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Wilka Family History

Wilka 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: Wilk, Zilka, Wilke, Bilka, Wilda, Wilks, Wicka, Villa, Wild, Wick

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Where is the Wilka family from?

You can see how Wilka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wilka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Wilka families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there were 2 Wilka families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Wilka's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Wilka families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wilka 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 Wilka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wilka. 54% of Wilka men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Wilka women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wilka were Pantry Man and Laundress.

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    33%
  • Laboer
    8%
  • Pantry Man
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Waitress
    34%
  • Laundress
    34%

What Wilka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wilka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wilka 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Wilka. 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 176 military records available for the last name Wilka. For the veterans among your Wilka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wilka lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Wilka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Wilka in 1954 was 45, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Wilka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wilka 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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