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Kulig Family History

Kulig Name Meaning

Polish:: variant of Kulik ‘curlew’. from kulig ‘carnival sledging cavalcade’ perhaps a nickname for someone who organized or took place in such a cavalcade.

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


Similar surnames: Kulik, Kalin, Dulin, Klim, Kulis, Puig, Kulich, Selig, Kula, Kalis

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Where is the Kulig family from?

You can see how Kulig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulig family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulig families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kulig family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kulig's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kulig families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kulig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kulig ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Spinner were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulig. 23% of Kulig men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Kulig women worked as a Spinner. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kulig were Labor and Packer. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    23%
  • Laborer
    21%
  • Machinist
    8%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Spinner
    17%
  • Waitress
    14%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Packer
    7%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kulig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulig 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 819 immigration records available for the last name Kulig. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 904 military records available for the last name Kulig. For the veterans among your Kulig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulig lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kulig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kulig in 1952 was 67, and 79 in 2004.

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