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Tylka Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from Old Polish (or Polish dialect) tylki ‘that size’ (i.e. ‘that big’ or ‘that small’).

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


Similar surnames: Zylka, Kalka, Melka, Pyka, Zyla, Pelka, Wyka, Tarka, Mulka, Kulka

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Where is the Tylka family from?

You can see how Tylka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tylka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Tylka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 9 Tylka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Tylka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Tylka families in 1920.
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What did your Tylka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tylka. 31% of Tylka men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Tylka women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tylka were Farming and Waitress. .

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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
    31%
  • Miner
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farming
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    60%
  • Waitress
    40%
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What Tylka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 785 census records available for the last name Tylka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tylka 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 463 immigration records available for the last name Tylka. 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 327 military records available for the last name Tylka. For the veterans among your Tylka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tylka lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Tylka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Tylka in 1952 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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