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Curka Family History

Curka Name 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: Cura, Kurka, Gurka, Burka, Turk, Mura, Cuda, Carda, Cerda, Dura

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Where is the Curka family from?

You can see how Curka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Curka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Curka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 86% of all the recorded Curka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Curka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Curka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Curka ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Curka ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 96 census records available for the last name Curka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Curka 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Curka. 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 13 military records available for the last name Curka. For the veterans among your Curka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Curka lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Curka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Curka in 1966 was 74, and 87 in 2000.

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