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Zytka Family History

Zytka 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: Zylka, Zika, Zilka, Rutka, Nitka, Rybka, Ziska, Zynda, Latka, Dutka

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Where is the Zytka family from?

You can see how Zytka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zytka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zytka family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Zytka's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Zytka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zytka 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 Zytka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Printer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zytka. 100% of Zytka men worked as a Printer.

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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

  • Printer
    100%

What Zytka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 76 census records available for the last name Zytka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zytka 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Zytka. 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 26 military records available for the last name Zytka. For the veterans among your Zytka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zytka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2001, in the United States, Zytka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Zytka in 1964 was 81, and 83 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zytka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zytka 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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