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Gulka Family History

Gulka 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: Gula, Kulka, Galka, Gurka, Mulka, Hulka, Gulla, Dulka, Mula, Gupta

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Where is the Gulka family from?

You can see how Gulka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Gulka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Gulka families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 7 Gulka families living in Wisconsin. This was about 70% of all the recorded Gulka's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Gulka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Gulka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Gulka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Gulka. 20% of Gulka men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Gulka 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

  • Farmer
    20%
  • Proprietor
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    100%
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What Gulka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Gulka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Gulka 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 567 immigration records available for the last name Gulka. 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 103 military records available for the last name Gulka. For the veterans among your Gulka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Gulka lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Gulka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Gulka in 1962 was 71, and 84 in 2004.

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