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Hulka Family History

Hulka Surname Meaning

Czech (Hůlka): nickname for a tall thin person from hůl ‘(walking) stick staff’.

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


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Where is the Hulka family from?

You can see how Hulka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Hulka family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Hulka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Hulka families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Hulka's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Hulka families in 1911.
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What did your Hulka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Hulka. 33% of Hulka men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Hulka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Hulka were Farm Laborer and Clerk.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    33%
  • Laborer
    26%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    34%
  • Packer
    23%
  • Stenographer
    23%
  • Clerk
    23%

What Hulka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Hulka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Hulka 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 433 immigration records available for the last name Hulka. 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 341 military records available for the last name Hulka. For the veterans among your Hulka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Hulka lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Hulka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Hulka in 1964 was 76, and 93 in 2004.

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