Pyka Family History

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Pyka Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from Polish dialect pyka ‘face’ or from a derivative of pykac ‘to puff’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Wyka, Pula, Polka, Lyda, Zyla, Pyszka, Lyga, Tyma, Dykas, Luka

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Pyka Family Origin

Where is the Pyka family from?

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You can see how Pyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pyka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pyka families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Pyka families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 86% of all the recorded Pyka's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Pyka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pyka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Pyka Family Occupations

What did your Pyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the US named Pyka. 12% of Pyka men worked as a Farmer and 10% of Pyka women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pyka were Farm Helper and Caodine Room

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Top Male Occupations in 1940

  • Farmer
    12%
  • Laborer
    6%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Farm Helper
    4%

Top Female Occupations in 1940

  • Cook
    10%
  • Waitress
    10%
  • Benck Work
    5%
  • Caodine Room
    5%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Pyka Historical Records

What Pyka family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pyka census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 335 immigration records available for the last name Pyka. 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 Card

There are 434 military records available for the last name Pyka. For the veterans among your Pyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Pyka Life Expectancy

What is the average Pyka lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Pyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1961. The average life expectancy for Pyka in 1956 was 47, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Pyka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pyka 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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