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Kuchta Family History

Kuchta Surname Meaning

Polish and Czech: occupational name or nickname for a worker in a kitchen from kuchta ‘scullery maid skivvy’.

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


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Where is the Kuchta family from?

You can see how Kuchta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuchta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuchta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 8 Kuchta families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Kuchta's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Kuchta families in 1880.
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What did your Kuchta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuchta. 29% of Kuchta men worked as a Laborer and 16% of Kuchta women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuchta were Machinist and Saleslady.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • New Worker
    7%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Operator
    7%
  • Saleslady
    7%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Kuchta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuchta 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Kuchta. 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 Kuchta. For the veterans among your Kuchta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuchta lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kuchta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kuchta in 1954 was 60, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuchta 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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