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Mikulka Name Meaning

Czech and Slovak; Ukrainian and Rusyn (standard transliteration Mykulka): from a pet form of the personal name Czech and Slovak Mikuláš Ukrainian and Rusyn Mykula vernacular forms of Greek Nikolaos (see Nicholas ).

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


Similar surnames: Mikula, Kulka, Mikulec, Mikulas, Mika, Kula, Mikus, Kolka, Mikulak

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Where is the Mikulka family from?

You can see how Mikulka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mikulka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Mikulka families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 23% of all the recorded Mikulka's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mikulka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mikulka surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mikulka ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mikulka. 71% of Mikulka men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Mikulka women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mikulka were Proprietor and Laborer. .

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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
    71%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Proprietor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 473 census records available for the last name Mikulka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mikulka 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Mikulka. 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 217 military records available for the last name Mikulka. For the veterans among your Mikulka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mikulka lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Mikulka life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Mikulka in 1949 was 58, and 77 in 2004.

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