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Mayka Family History

Mayka 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: Maya, Manka, Malka, Majka, Maka, Maska, Mark, May, Laska, Maki

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Where is the Mayka family from?

You can see how Mayka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mayka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Mayka families living in New York. This was about 38% of all the recorded Mayka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Mayka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mayka 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 Mayka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mayka. 60% of Mayka men worked as a Laborer and 67% of Mayka women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mayka were Operator and Sewer.

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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
    60%
  • Operator
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    67%
  • Sewer
    34%

What Mayka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 332 census records available for the last name Mayka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mayka 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Mayka. 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 104 military records available for the last name Mayka. For the veterans among your Mayka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mayka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Mayka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Mayka in 1964 was 95, and 68 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Mayka 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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