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Ika Family History

Ika Name 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: Ida, Zika, Ike, Mika, Iha, Ira, Isa, Oka, Ku, Ko

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Where is the Ika family from?

You can see how Ika families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ika family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Ika families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Ika families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Ika's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Ika families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ika surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Ika ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Ika ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 351 census records available for the last name Ika. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ika 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 Ika. 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 45 military records available for the last name Ika. For the veterans among your Ika ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ika lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2002, in the United States, Ika life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Ika in 1981 was 30, and 54 in 2002.

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