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Tulka Family History

Tulka 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: Tulk, Kulka, Tylka, Mulka, Hulka, Dulka, Turk, Mula, Tull, Belka

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Where is the Tulka family from?

You can see how Tulka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tulka family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tulka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Tulka family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tulka's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tulka families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tulka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Tulka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tulka. 50% of Tulka men worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farm Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 203 census records available for the last name Tulka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tulka 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 110 immigration records available for the last name Tulka. 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 44 military records available for the last name Tulka. For the veterans among your Tulka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tulka lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Tulka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Tulka in 1963 was 81, and 66 in 1999.

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