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Zylka Family History

Zylka Surname Meaning

Polish (Żyłka): nickname from a diminutive of żyła ‘vein’ (see Zyla).

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


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Where is the Zylka family from?

You can see how Zylka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zylka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Zylka families living in New Jersey. This was about 23% of all the recorded Zylka's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Zylka families in 1920.
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What did your Zylka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zylka. 28% of Zylka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Zylka women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zylka were New Worker and Clerk.

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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
    28%
  • Carpenter
    14%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Zylka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 905 census records available for the last name Zylka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zylka 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Zylka. 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 269 military records available for the last name Zylka. For the veterans among your Zylka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zylka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Zylka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Zylka in 1963 was 66, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zylka 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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