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Jirka Family History

Jirka 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: Jirsa, Jarka, Mira, Lipka, Berka, Cira, Siska, Zika, Sarka, Miska

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Where is the Jirka family from?

You can see how Jirka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jirka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jirka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 10 Jirka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Jirka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Jirka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jirka 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 Jirka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jirka. 32% of Jirka men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Jirka women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jirka were Laborer and Stenographer.

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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

  • Machinist
    32%
  • Farmer
    27%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Jirka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 617 census records available for the last name Jirka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jirka 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 234 immigration records available for the last name Jirka. 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 159 military records available for the last name Jirka. For the veterans among your Jirka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jirka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Jirka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Jirka in 1963 was 75, and 42 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Jirka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jirka 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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