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Krupka Family History

Krupka Surname Meaning

Polish, Czech, Sorbian, and Jewish (from Poland) derive from a nickname or metonymic occupational name originating from a diminutive form of Polish and Sorbian Krupa and Czech Kroupa.

In the context of Jewish names from Belarus, it represents a habitational name taken from a locality known as Krupka, which is now situated in Belarus.

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


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Where is the Krupka family from?

You can see how Krupka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Krupka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Krupka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 15 Krupka families living in Ohio. This was about 37% of all the recorded Krupka's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Krupka families in 1880.
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What did your Krupka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Krupka. 19% of Krupka men worked as a Laborer and 20% of Krupka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Krupka were Manager and Machine Operator.

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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
    19%
  • Farmer
    14%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Manager
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    20%
  • Housewife
    15%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Machine Operator
    15%

What Krupka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Krupka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Krupka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Krupka. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Krupka. For the veterans among your Krupka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Krupka lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Krupka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Krupka in 1961 was 53, and 85 in 2004.

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