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Kulish Family History

Kulish Surname Meaning

Ukrainian and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): nickname from Ukrainian and Yiddish kulish ‘thin gruel potato soup’. Americanized form of Polish Kuliś or Kulisz, Czech, Sorbian, and Croatian Kuliš (see Kulis) and of their Germanized form Kulisch.

Americanized form of Croatian Kuljiš: nickname derived from kulja ‘big belly; tripe’.

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


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Where is the Kulish family from?

You can see how Kulish families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulish family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulish families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 15 Kulish families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Kulish's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Kulish families in 1891.
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What did your Kulish ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulish. 44% of Kulish men worked as a Laborer and 39% of Kulish women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kulish were Miner and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Laborer
    44%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Labor
    11%
  • Miner
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    39%
  • Machine Operator
    17%
  • Waitress
    12%
  • Housekeeper
    12%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kulish. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulish 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 140 immigration records available for the last name Kulish. 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 255 military records available for the last name Kulish. For the veterans among your Kulish ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulish lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Kulish life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Kulish in 1956 was 40, and 70 in 2004.

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