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Nyka Family History

Nyka 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: Pyka, Wyka, Na, Nye, Dyke, Niwa, Ryba, Nakao, Zika, Nora

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Where is the Nyka family from?

You can see how Nyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Nyka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Nyka families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Nyka families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Nyka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Nyka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Nyka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Nyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist was the top reported job for people in the USA named Nyka. 50% of Nyka men worked as a Machinist. .

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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

  • Machinist
    50%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Shipping Clerk
    25%
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What Nyka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Nyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Nyka 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Nyka. 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 46 military records available for the last name Nyka. For the veterans among your Nyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Nyka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Nyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Nyka in 1963 was 80, and 76 in 2002.

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