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Totka Family History

Totka 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: Tota, Cotta, Rota, Toda, Motta, Ota, Mota, Toma, Tata, Tock

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Where is the Totka family from?

You can see how Totka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Totka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Totka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Totka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Totka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Totka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Totka ancestors do for a living?

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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Totka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Totka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Totka 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Totka. 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 57 military records available for the last name Totka. For the veterans among your Totka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Totka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Totka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Totka in 1962 was 80, and 77 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Totka 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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