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Kulkin Family History

Kulkin Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Culkin, Sulkin, Klein, Ruskin, Dulin, Hulin, Elkin, Belkin, Malkin

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Where is the Kulkin family from?

You can see how Kulkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Kulkin families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Kulkin's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Kulkin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kulkin 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 Kulkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Restaurant and Salesgirl were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulkin. 25% of Kulkin men worked as a Restaurant and 100% of Kulkin women worked as a Salesgirl.

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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

  • Restaurant
    25%
  • Collector
    25%
  • Butcher
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Salesgirl
    100%

What Kulkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 400 census records available for the last name Kulkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulkin 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Kulkin. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kulkin. For the veterans among your Kulkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulkin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2004, in the United States, Kulkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Kulkin in 1969 was 76, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kulkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kulkin 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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