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Hulke Family History

Hulke Surname Meaning

Germanized form of Sorbian Hulk or Hulka: topographic name or a metonymic occupational name from a diminutive of Lower Sorbian hul ‘beehive’. Possibly also a Germanized form of Czech Hůlka (see Hulka).

English: variant of extinct Hulk which may either be a nickname meaning ‘very big man’ or a topographic name from Middle English hulk ‘shed’. This surname is very rare in Britain.

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


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Where is the Hulke family from?

You can see how Hulke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulke family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Hulke families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Hulke families living in Hertfordshire. This was about 32% of all the recorded Hulke's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire had the highest population of Hulke families in 1891.
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What did your Hulke ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Hulke. 100% of Hulke women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hulke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulke 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 233 immigration records available for the last name Hulke. 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 180 military records available for the last name Hulke. For the veterans among your Hulke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulke lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Hulke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Hulke in 1962 was 64, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Hulke 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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