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Kaczka Family History

Kaczka Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from kaczka ‘duck’.

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


Similar surnames: Raczka, Kasza, Kleczka, Kalka, Kaczor, Kaluza, Kara, Kaleta, Maza

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Where is the Kaczka family from?

You can see how Kaczka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kaczka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Kaczka families living in Indiana. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kaczka's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Kaczka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kaczka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kaczka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kaczka. 35% of Kaczka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kaczka women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kaczka were Watchman and Laundress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Truck Driver
    16%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Watchman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    50%
  • Laundress
    50%
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Census Records

There are 657 census records available for the last name Kaczka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kaczka 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 562 immigration records available for the last name Kaczka. 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 397 military records available for the last name Kaczka. For the veterans among your Kaczka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kaczka lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kaczka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Kaczka in 1957 was 42, and 84 in 2004.

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