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Yetka Family History

Yetka 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: Betka, Belka, Cetta, Berka, Seta, Rutka, Petra, Nitka, Petta, Pelka

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Where is the Yetka family from?

You can see how Yetka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Yetka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Yetka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Yetka families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Yetka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Yetka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Yetka 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 Yetka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Yetka. 100% of Yetka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Yetka women worked as a Housewife.

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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

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Servant
    50%

What Yetka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Yetka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Yetka 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Yetka. 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 156 military records available for the last name Yetka. For the veterans among your Yetka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Yetka lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Yetka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Yetka in 1967 was 87, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Yetka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Yetka 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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