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Dilka Family History

Dilka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zilka, Dilks, Bilka, Dulka, Dilla, Dick, Villa, Vila, Lipka, Dill

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Where is the Dilka family from?

You can see how Dilka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dilka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Dilka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Dilka families living in Leicestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Dilka's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Dilka families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dilka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dilka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Punch Press Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dilka. 54% of Dilka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Dilka women worked as a Punch Press Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Dilka were Plumber and Housewife.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Plumber
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Punch Press Operator
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Dilka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 431 census records available for the last name Dilka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dilka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 30 immigration records available for the last name Dilka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 71 military records available for the last name Dilka. For the veterans among your Dilka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dilka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Dilka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dilka in 1968 was 79, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dilka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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