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Kulpe Family History

Kulpe 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: Kulpa, Kulp, Kumpe, Mule, Kale, Yule, Hulse, Kuper, Pulte, Kyle

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Where is the Kulpe family from?

You can see how Kulpe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulpe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulpe families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Kulpe families living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Kulpe's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Kulpe families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kulpe surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kulpe ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Kulpe ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Kulpe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulpe 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 124 immigration records available for the last name Kulpe. 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 54 military records available for the last name Kulpe. For the veterans among your Kulpe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulpe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Kulpe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kulpe in 1964 was 71, and 86 in 2002.

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