Kulis Family History

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Kulis Name Meaning

Polish: nickname from a derivative of kula ‘ball’ (see Kula, Kulka). Czech (Kuliš): from a short form of the personal name Mikuláš, Czech form of Nicholas. Latvian and Lithuanian (also Kulys): descriptive epithet for a lame person, from kulys ‘lame’.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Kulik, Kulas, Kula, Kubis, Kolis, Kalis, Kuras, Klos, Kuklis, Kubik

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Kulis Family Origin

Where is the Kulis family from?

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You can see how Kulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulis families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 9 Kulis families living in Ohio. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kulis's in the USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kulis families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kulis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Kulis Family Occupations

What did your Kulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1880, the most common Kulis occupation in the USA was Farmer. 33% of Kulis's were Farmers. Farmer and Peddling Candies were the top 2 reported jobs worked by Kulis. A less common occupation for the Kulis family was Works In Flour Store.

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  • Farmer

    33%

  • Peddling Candies

    33%

  • Works In Flour Store

    33%

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

Kulis Historical Records

What Kulis family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulis census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Kulis. 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 Card

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kulis. For the veterans among your Kulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Kulis Life Expectancy

What is the average Kulis lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Kulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kulis in 1945 was 34, and 74 in 2004.

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