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Cupka Family History

Cupka Name Meaning

Slovak (Čupka): diminutive of Čuba (see Cuba ). Compare Chupka .

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


Similar surnames: Chupka, Kupka, Hupka, Lipka, Gupta, Cuda, Krupka, Cuba, Capra, Rutka

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Where is the Cupka family from?

You can see how Cupka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cupka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cupka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Cupka families living in New York. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cupka's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cupka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cupka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cupka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machine Operator and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cupka. 50% of Cupka men worked as a Machine Operator and 100% of Cupka women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Weaver
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 469 census records available for the last name Cupka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cupka 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 103 immigration records available for the last name Cupka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 140 military records available for the last name Cupka. For the veterans among your Cupka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cupka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cupka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cupka in 1965 was 84, and 69 in 2003.

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