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Kult Family History

Kult Name Meaning

German: unexplained.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Kalt, Sult, Ault, Kulp, Kust, Kulm, Kurt, Kubly, Fust, Kell

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Where is the Kult family from?

You can see how Kult families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kult family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Kult families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Kult family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Kult's in USA. New York had the highest population of Kult families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kult surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kult ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kult. 22% of Kult men worked as a Proprietor. .

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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

  • Proprietor
    22%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kult. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kult 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Kult. 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 465 military records available for the last name Kult. For the veterans among your Kult ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kult lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kult life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kult in 1952 was 66, and 78 in 2004.

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