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Kulisek Family History

Kulisek 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: Kulik, Kulis, Kozisek, Klimek, Kusek, Kulick, Kulish, Kubicek, Klosek

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Where is the Kulisek family from?

You can see how Kulisek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulisek family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulisek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Kulisek families living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Kulisek's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kulisek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kulisek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kulisek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulisek. 54% of Kulisek men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Kulisek women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kulisek were Assembler and Servant. .

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Mechanic
    16%
  • Gen Farmer
    16%
  • Assembler
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Servant
    29%
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Census Records

There are 498 census records available for the last name Kulisek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulisek 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 332 immigration records available for the last name Kulisek. 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 171 military records available for the last name Kulisek. For the veterans among your Kulisek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulisek lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Kulisek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Kulisek in 1950 was 57, and 80 in 2004.

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