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Shyka Family History

Shyka 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: Soyka, Shima, Sha, Siska, Sarka, Shukla, Shera, Shiba, Shy, Shonka

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Where is the Shyka family from?

You can see how Shyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shyka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shyka family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Shyka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Shyka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shyka 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 Shyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Waitress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Shyka. 100% of Shyka women worked as a Waitress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Shyka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Shyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shyka 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Shyka. 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 12 military records available for the last name Shyka. For the veterans among your Shyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shyka lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Shyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Shyka in 1971 was 58, and 91 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shyka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shyka 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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