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Zulka Family History

Zulka Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Zilka, Kulka, Mulka, Hulka, Zylka, Dulka, Mula, Zucca, Belka, Zola

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Where is the Zulka family from?

You can see how Zulka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zulka family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zulka families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Zulka family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Zulka's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Zulka families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zulka 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 Zulka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zulka. 25% of Zulka men worked as a Painter and 50% of Zulka women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zulka were Nailer and None.

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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

  • Painter
    25%
  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Thrender
    17%
  • Nailer
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • None
    50%

What Zulka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 697 census records available for the last name Zulka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zulka 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 114 immigration records available for the last name Zulka. 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 202 military records available for the last name Zulka. For the veterans among your Zulka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zulka lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Zulka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Zulka in 1965 was 60, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zulka 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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