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Kieltyka Family History

Kieltyka Name Meaning

Polish (Kiełtyka): nickname for Polish dialect kiełtyka ‘swinger’ probably with reference to a peculiarity of gait.

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


Similar surnames: Kiel, Kalka, Kikta, Kulka, Kluska, Zielonka, Kielbasa, Piela, Kielty

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Where is the Kieltyka family from?

You can see how Kieltyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kieltyka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kieltyka families living in Massachusetts. This was about 44% of all the recorded Kieltyka's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kieltyka families in 1920.
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What did your Kieltyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kieltyka. 54% of Kieltyka men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kieltyka women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kieltyka were Polisher and Weaver. .

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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
    54%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Craneman
    12%
  • Polisher
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Weaver
    34%
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Census Records

There are 564 census records available for the last name Kieltyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kieltyka 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 227 immigration records available for the last name Kieltyka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 150 military records available for the last name Kieltyka. For the veterans among your Kieltyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kieltyka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kieltyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kieltyka in 1963 was 76, and 68 in 2004.

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