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Lhotka Name Meaning

Czech: habitational name from any of numerous small places called Lhotka named with a diminutive of Old Czech lhota ‘time period trial period’ modern Czech lhůta. In medieval times this term was used to name a newly founded village in a forested area which for a stipulated period of time was free from the obligation to pay taxes.

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


Similar surnames: Lastra, Lomba, Rutka, Cota, Hoak, Loya, Hopke, Lora, Sobotka, Look

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Where is the Lhotka family from?

You can see how Lhotka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lhotka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lhotka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Lhotka families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lhotka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lhotka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lhotka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Lhotka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Lhotka. 46% of Lhotka men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Lhotka women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Lhotka were Assembler and Clerk Typist. .

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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

  • Farmer
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Watchman
    19%
  • Assembler
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    50%
  • Clerk Typist
    50%
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What Lhotka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 713 census records available for the last name Lhotka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lhotka 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Lhotka. 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 248 military records available for the last name Lhotka. For the veterans among your Lhotka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lhotka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Lhotka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Lhotka in 1962 was 68, and 82 in 2004.

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