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Kulesa Family History

Kulesa Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Polish Kulesza.

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


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Where is the Kulesa family from?

You can see how Kulesa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulesa family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 12 Kulesa families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 26% of all the recorded Kulesa's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kulesa families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kulesa surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kulesa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulesa. 42% of Kulesa men worked as a Laborer and 22% of Kulesa women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kulesa were New Worker and Seamer.

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    9%
  • New Worker
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Housekeeper
    11%
  • Seamer
    11%

What Kulesa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kulesa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulesa 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 305 immigration records available for the last name Kulesa. 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 499 military records available for the last name Kulesa. For the veterans among your Kulesa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulesa lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kulesa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Kulesa in 1957 was 41, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kulesa 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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