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Mulka Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from the dialect term mulka ‘little kiss’ or ‘whey’. Sorbian: nickname from a diminutive of mula ‘muzzle mouth’.

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


Similar surnames: Melka, Kulka, Kula, Mucha, Rutka, Munda, Palka, Kalka, Milko, Muska

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Where is the Mulka family from?

You can see how Mulka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mulka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Mulka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Mulka family living in Indiana. This was about 50% of all the recorded Mulka's in USA. Indiana and 1 other state had the highest population of Mulka families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mulka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mulka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mulka. 22% of Mulka men worked as a Farm Laborer. .

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Repairman
    16%
  • Ditching
    11%
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Census Records

There are 766 census records available for the last name Mulka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mulka 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 453 immigration records available for the last name Mulka. 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 184 military records available for the last name Mulka. For the veterans among your Mulka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mulka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Mulka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Mulka in 1962 was 81, and 58 in 2004.

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