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Jaterka Family History

Jaterka 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: Patera, Materna, Janecka, Jarka, Peterka, Matejka, Laterza, Matera

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Where is the Jaterka family from?

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

What Jaterka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Jaterka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jaterka 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Jaterka. 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 10 military records available for the last name Jaterka. For the veterans among your Jaterka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jaterka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2000, in the United States, Jaterka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Jaterka in 1971 was 65, and 83 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jaterka 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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