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Kulak Family History

Kulak Surname Meaning

Polish (Kułak): nickname from an East Slavic word meaning ‘fist’. Jewish (from Belarus): habitational name from Kulaki now in Belarus.

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


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Where is the Kulak family from?

You can see how Kulak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulak family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 20 Kulak families living in Alberta. This was about 95% of all the recorded Kulak's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kulak families in 1911.
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What did your Kulak ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulak. 30% of Kulak men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Kulak women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kulak were Salesman and Silk Winder.

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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
    30%
  • Miner
    8%
  • New Worker
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    32%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Cigar Maker
    11%
  • Silk Winder
    11%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Kulak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulak 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Kulak. 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 779 military records available for the last name Kulak. For the veterans among your Kulak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulak lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Kulak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Kulak in 1947 was 47, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kulak ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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