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Kupka Family History

Kupka Surname Meaning

Polish, Ukrainian, Czech, Slovak, Sorbian, and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) are all names that can refer to a nickname or topographic name derived from the Polish, Ukrainian, Czech, and Sorbian term kupka, which is a diminutive of kupa, meaning ‘heap’ or ‘pile’. In Upper Sorbian, it can also mean ‘lump’.

Czech and Slovak names may also originate from a pet form of the personal name Kuba.

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


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Where is the Kupka family from?

You can see how Kupka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kupka family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kupka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Kupka families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Kupka's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Kupka families in 1911.
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What did your Kupka ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kupka. 100% of Kupka 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kupka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kupka 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 824 immigration records available for the last name Kupka. 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 797 military records available for the last name Kupka. For the veterans among your Kupka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kupka lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kupka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kupka in 1958 was 48, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kupka ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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