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Dutka Name Meaning

Polish Ukrainian Rusyn Slovak Czech and Hungarian: from dutka the name of a coin of a small value used in the 17th century probably applied as a nickname for a poor person. Polish Ukrainian Rusyn Slovak and Czech: variant of Dudka ‘small bagpipe’.

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


Similar surnames: Dutko, Rutka, Duca, Kupka, Kulka, Nitka, Durk, Duke, Dusza, Latka

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Where is the Dutka family from?

You can see how Dutka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dutka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dutka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Dutka families living in Alberta. This was about 35% of all the recorded Dutka's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Dutka families in 1911.
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What did your Dutka ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dutka. 65% of Dutka men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Labourer
    15%
  • Laborer
    10%
  • Miner
    10%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Dutka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dutka 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Dutka. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 815 military records available for the last name Dutka. For the veterans among your Dutka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dutka lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Dutka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Dutka in 1944 was 36, and 87 in 2004.

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