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Pylka Family History

Pylka 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: Polka, Pelka, Palka, Tylka, Pyka, Zylka, Palla, Pola, Pala, Pyle

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Where is the Pylka family from?

You can see how Pylka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pylka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pylka family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Pylka's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Pylka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Pylka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pylka 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Pylka. 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 25 military records available for the last name Pylka. For the veterans among your Pylka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pylka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Pylka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Pylka in 1967 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pylka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pylka 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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