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Pulkrabek Family History

Pulkrabek Name Meaning

Czech (Pulkrábek): dissimilated variant of the medieval status name purkrabí ‘burgrave’ from German Burggraf. A burgrave was the person in command of a castle.

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


Similar surnames: Petrak, Sebranek, Juranek, Juracek, Placek, Petranek, Kaderabek

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Where is the Pulkrabek family from?

You can see how Pulkrabek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pulkrabek family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Pulkrabek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Pulkrabek families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Pulkrabek's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Pulkrabek families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pulkrabek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Pulkrabek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pulkrabek. 47% of Pulkrabek men worked as a Farmer and 56% of Pulkrabek women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pulkrabek were Proprietor and Teacher. .

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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
    47%
  • Farm Laborer
    24%
  • Farming
    16%
  • Proprietor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    56%
  • Clerk
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Pulkrabek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pulkrabek 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 61 immigration records available for the last name Pulkrabek. 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 164 military records available for the last name Pulkrabek. For the veterans among your Pulkrabek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pulkrabek lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Pulkrabek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pulkrabek in 1963 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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