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Zayka Family History

Zayka 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: Zabka, Laska, Zara, Kaya, Zak, Zika, Kafka, Kalka, Caya, Sarka

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Where is the Zayka family from?

You can see how Zayka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zayka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Zayka family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Zayka's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Zayka families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Zayka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zayka 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Zayka. 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 9 military records available for the last name Zayka. For the veterans among your Zayka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zayka lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1994, in the United States, Zayka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Zayka in 1974 was 60, and 81 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zayka 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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