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Budka Family History

Budka Surname Meaning

Polish and Czech: from a diminutive of Buda.

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


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Where is the Budka family from?

You can see how Budka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Budka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Budka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 28 Budka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 56% of all the recorded Budka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Budka families in 1880.
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What did your Budka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Budka. 55% of Budka men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Budka women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Budka were Steam Fitter and Housework.

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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
    55%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Shaver
    9%
  • Steam Fitter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    28%
  • New Worker
    19%
  • Yarn Winder
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Budka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Budka 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 370 immigration records available for the last name Budka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 518 military records available for the last name Budka. For the veterans among your Budka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Budka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Budka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Budka in 1960 was 55, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Budka 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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