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Kulma Family History

Kulma 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: Kuzma, Kula, Kulka, Kulpa, Kulm, Kulman, Kulla, Kalman, Mula, Kumar

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Where is the Kulma family from?

You can see how Kulma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 19 Kulma families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 49% of all the recorded Kulma's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kulma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kulma surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kulma ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kulma. 46% of Kulma men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    46%
  • Assembler
    37%
  • Clerk
    19%
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What Kulma family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 546 census records available for the last name Kulma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulma 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Kulma. 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 52 military records available for the last name Kulma. For the veterans among your Kulma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulma lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Kulma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Kulma in 1966 was 77, and 88 in 2003.

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