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Kudirka Family History

Kudirka 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: Kurka, Kudrna, Kudelka, Fujioka, Kurta, Kulik, Dudick, Dudik, Kudla

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Where is the Kudirka family from?

You can see how Kudirka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kudirka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Kudirka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Kudirka families living in Massachusetts. This was about 24% of all the recorded Kudirka's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kudirka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kudirka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kudirka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kudirka. 67% of Kudirka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Kudirka women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kudirka were Machinist and Sewer. .

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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
    67%
  • Machinist
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Sewer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 416 census records available for the last name Kudirka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kudirka 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 286 immigration records available for the last name Kudirka. 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 79 military records available for the last name Kudirka. For the veterans among your Kudirka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kudirka lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Kudirka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Kudirka in 1960 was 65, and 92 in 2004.

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