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Sulka Family History

Sulka Surname 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: Sulla, Kulka, Mulka, Hulka, Sula, Dulka, Sala, Sully, Mula, Belka

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Where is the Sulka family from?

You can see how Sulka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Sulka families living in Nebraska. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sulka's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Sulka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sulka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sulka. 65% of Sulka men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sulka women worked as a 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
    65%
  • Butcher
    22%
  • Labor
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Sulka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 678 census records available for the last name Sulka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulka 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 230 immigration records available for the last name Sulka. 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 165 military records available for the last name Sulka. For the veterans among your Sulka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulka lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Sulka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sulka in 1969 was 68, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sulka

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulka 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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