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Phelka Family History

Phelka 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: Pelka, Belka, Pella, Polka, Phelan, Popelka, Melka, Piela, Palka

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Where is the Phelka family from?

You can see how Phelka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Phelka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Phelka family living in Indiana. This was about 14% of all the recorded Phelka's in USA. Indiana and 6 other states had the highest population of Phelka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Phelka 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 Phelka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Phelka. 56% of Phelka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Phelka women worked as a Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    56%
  • Truck Driver
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Phelka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 124 census records available for the last name Phelka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Phelka 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Phelka. 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 7 military records available for the last name Phelka. For the veterans among your Phelka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Phelka lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Phelka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Phelka in 1968 was 75, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Phelka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Phelka 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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