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Soyka Name Meaning

Americanized form of Polish and Jewish Sojka or Sójka.

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


Similar surnames: Sojka, Sosna, Socks, Boyea, Shonka, Slomka, Sawka, Soja, Noya, Soroka

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Where is the Soyka family from?

You can see how Soyka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soyka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Soyka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Soyka families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Soyka's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Soyka families in 1911.
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What did your Soyka ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Domestic were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Soyka. 78% of Soyka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Soyka women worked as a Domestic. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    78%
  • Labourer
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Domestic
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Soyka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soyka 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Soyka. 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 610 military records available for the last name Soyka. For the veterans among your Soyka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soyka lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Soyka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Soyka in 1954 was 44, and 80 in 2004.

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