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Kulich Family History

Kulich Surname Meaning

Czech: nickname from Czech kulich ‘little owl’. Americanized form of Croatian, Serbian, and Bosniak Kulić, Slovenian Kulič (see Kulic).

Altered form of German Kühlich: derivative of an ancient Germanic personal name formed with a cognate of Old Norse kollir ‘helmet’.

German (Külich): topographic name for someone living near a dung pit, a cesspool, or stagnant water, Middle High German hülwe, hü(e)l.

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


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Where is the Kulich family from?

You can see how Kulich families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulich family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulich families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Kulich families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 64% of all the recorded Kulich's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Kulich families in 1880.
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What did your Kulich ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulich. 49% of Kulich men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Kulich women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kulich were Weaver and Sewing.

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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
    49%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Clerk
    12%
  • Weaver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Sewing
    34%

What Kulich family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kulich. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulich 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 372 immigration records available for the last name Kulich. 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 289 military records available for the last name Kulich. For the veterans among your Kulich ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulich lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kulich life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Kulich in 1958 was 64, and 83 in 2004.

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