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Kul Family History

Kul 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: Ku, Kil, Kuhl, Kuk, Kaul, Kus, Aul, Kula, Kun, Dul

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Where is the Kul family from?

You can see how Kul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kul family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Kul families living in North Carolina. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kul's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Kul families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kul ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Knitter were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kul. 39% of Kul men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kul women worked as a Knitter. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kul were Labor and Housekeeper. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Labor
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Knitter
    50%
  • Housekeeper
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kul 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 386 immigration records available for the last name Kul. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Kul. For the veterans among your Kul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kul lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kul in 1967 was 77, and 10 in 2004.

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