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Kull Family History

Kull Name Meaning

North German:: nickname from Middle Low German kulle ‘hood cowl’. from a short form of Konrad . from a short form of an ancient Germanic personal name based on a cognate of Old Norse kollir ‘helmet’.

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


Similar surnames: Kuhl, Lull, Kula, Koll, Gull, Kall, Kill, Cull, Fall, Tull

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Where is the Kull family from?

You can see how Kull families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kull family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kull families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Kull families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kull's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kull families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kull surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kull ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kull. 17% of Kull men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Kull women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kull were Clerk and Housework. .

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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
    17%
  • Laborer
    11%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Clerk
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Housewife
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housework
    6%
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Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Kull. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kull 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Kull. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Kull. For the veterans among your Kull ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kull lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Kull life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Kull in 1949 was 40, and 80 in 2004.

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