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Dirka Family History

Dirka 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: Dirk, Dirks, Dick, Mira, Lipka, Dura, Berka, Cira, Siska, Zika

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Where is the Dirka family from?

You can see how Dirka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dirka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Dirka family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dirka's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Dirka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dirka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Dirka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dirka 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Dirka. 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 5 military records available for the last name Dirka. For the veterans among your Dirka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dirka lifespan?

Average Dirka life expectancy in 1987 was 66 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dirka 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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