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Sojka Family History

Sojka Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland) (also Sójka): from Polish sojka sójka ‘jay’ applied as a nickname or among Jews as an artificial name.

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


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Where is the Sojka family from?

You can see how Sojka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sojka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sojka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Sojka family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sojka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sojka families in 1911.
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What did your Sojka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sojka. 26% of Sojka men worked as a Laborer and 31% of Sojka women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sojka were Carpenter 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
    26%
  • Farmer
    12%
  • Weaver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    31%
  • Maid
    24%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Weaver
    16%

What Sojka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sojka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sojka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sojka. 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 914 military records available for the last name Sojka. For the veterans among your Sojka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sojka lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sojka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sojka in 1955 was 45, and 71 in 2004.

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