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Kulen Family History

Kulen 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: Kalen, Kulon, Kilen, Bulen, Hulen, Mule, Allen, Nolen, Mullen, Uren

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Where is the Kulen family from?

You can see how Kulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Kulen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Kulen family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kulen's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Kulen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kulen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulen. 16% of Kulen men worked as a Miner and 25% of Kulen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kulen were Farmer and Stenographer. .

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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

  • Miner
    16%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Sawmill
    16%
  • Farmer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
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What Kulen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 784 census records available for the last name Kulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulen 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Kulen. 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 90 military records available for the last name Kulen. For the veterans among your Kulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulen lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Kulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kulen in 1977 was 71, and 90 in 2002.

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