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Kukura Family History

Kukura Surname Meaning

Slovak, Ukrainian, Rusyn, and Croatian: nickname derived from kukať (Slovak) kukaty (Ukrainian) kukati (Croatian) ‘to cuckoo’

in Croatian also ‘to lament to wail’.

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


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Where is the Kukura family from?

You can see how Kukura families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kukura family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 11 Kukura families living in Ohio. This was about 41% of all the recorded Kukura's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kukura families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kukura 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 Kukura ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kukura. 28% of Kukura men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Kukura women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kukura were Mechanic and Presser.

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • New Worker
    12%
  • Labor
    12%
  • Mechanic
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    28%
  • Stenographer
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Presser
    19%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kukura. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kukura 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 401 immigration records available for the last name Kukura. 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 237 military records available for the last name Kukura. For the veterans among your Kukura ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kukura lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Kukura life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kukura in 1959 was 49, and 90 in 2004.

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