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Pytka Family History

Pytka Name 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: Pyka, Polka, Pitta, Rutka, Petra, Nitka, Petta, Rybka, Patla, Pelka

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Where is the Pytka family from?

You can see how Pytka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pytka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Pytka family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Pytka's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Pytka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pytka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pytka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Baker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Pytka. 100% of Pytka men worked as a Baker. .

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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

  • Baker
    100%
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What Pytka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 122 census records available for the last name Pytka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pytka 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 144 immigration records available for the last name Pytka. 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 60 military records available for the last name Pytka. For the veterans among your Pytka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pytka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Pytka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Pytka in 1962 was 57, and 76 in 2004.

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