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Dudka Family History

Dudka Surname Meaning

Polish Ukrainian Rusyn Czech and Slovak: metonymic occupational name from dudka ‘small bagpipe’ (see Duda).

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


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Where is the Dudka family from?

You can see how Dudka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Dudka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Dudka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 7 Dudka families living in Saskatchewan. This was about 41% of all the recorded Dudka's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Dudka families in 1911.
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What did your Dudka ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Dudka. 43% of Dudka men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%

What Dudka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 817 census records available for the last name Dudka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Dudka 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Dudka. 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 194 military records available for the last name Dudka. For the veterans among your Dudka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Dudka lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Dudka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Dudka in 1950 was 34, and 90 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Dudka 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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