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Kuglen Family History

Kuglen Name 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: Kugler, Mullen, Cullen, Bullen, Glen, Kugel, Kalen, Kulon, Kallen

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Where is the Kuglen family from?

You can see how Kuglen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuglen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuglen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Kuglen families living in West Virginia. This was about 63% of all the recorded Kuglen's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Kuglen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuglen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kuglen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kuglen ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 163 census records available for the last name Kuglen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuglen 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Kuglen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 16 military records available for the last name Kuglen. For the veterans among your Kuglen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuglen lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Kuglen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kuglen in 1966 was 71, and 73 in 2000.

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