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Tucka Family History

Tucka 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: Tuck, Trcka, Turk, Buck, Tucker, Duck, Tack, Huck, Zucca, Luck

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Where is the Tucka family from?

You can see how Tucka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tucka family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Tucka families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Tucka family living in Wigtownshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Tucka's in Scotland. Wigtownshire had the highest population of Tucka families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tucka 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 Tucka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tucka. 28% of Tucka men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    28%
  • Truck Driver
    19%
  • Farming
    19%
  • Farmer
    19%

What Tucka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 255 census records available for the last name Tucka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tucka 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Tucka. 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 16 military records available for the last name Tucka. For the veterans among your Tucka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tucka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Tucka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Tucka in 1965 was 73, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tucka 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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