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Kule Family History

Kule 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: Mule, Kale, Yule, Kyle, Kure, Rule, Kula, Kile, Kuse, Sule

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Where is the Kule family from?

You can see how Kule families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kule family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kule families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kule family living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Kule's in USA. Kentucky and 2 other states had the highest population of Kule families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kule surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kule ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kule. 23% of Kule men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kule women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kule were Clerk and Nurse. .

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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
    23%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Foreman
    10%
  • Clerk
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Nurse
    17%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kule. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kule 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 199 immigration records available for the last name Kule. 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 214 military records available for the last name Kule. For the veterans among your Kule ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kule lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Kule life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kule in 1963 was 68, and 80 in 2003.

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