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Dyka Family History

Dyka Surname 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: Dyke, Dyk, Pyka, Dykas, Wyka, Duke, Dana, Dyer, Dura, Ryba

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Where is the Dyka family from?

You can see how Dyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dyka family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Dyka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Dyka families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Dyka's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Dyka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Dyka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Dyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Dyka. 58% of Dyka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Dyka women worked as a Clerk.

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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
    58%
  • Driver
    43%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Dyka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 267 census records available for the last name Dyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dyka 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 243 immigration records available for the last name Dyka. 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 63 military records available for the last name Dyka. For the veterans among your Dyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dyka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Dyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Dyka in 1963 was 75, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Dyka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dyka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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