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Wyka Family History

Wyka Surname Meaning

Polish: nickname from wyka ‘vetch tare’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Wyka family from?

You can see how Wyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wyka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Wyka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Wyka families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Wyka's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Wyka families in 1871.
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What did your Wyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wyka. 37% of Wyka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Wyka women worked as an Operator.

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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
    37%
  • Truck Driver
    14%
  • Truckdriver
    8%
  • Welder
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    100%

What Wyka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 871 census records available for the last name Wyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wyka 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 482 immigration records available for the last name Wyka. 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 364 military records available for the last name Wyka. For the veterans among your Wyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wyka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Wyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Wyka in 1962 was 70, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wyka 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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