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Kulmala Family History

Kulmala 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: Kujala, Kulaga, Tuomala, Kubala, Kulman, Kulla, Kalman, Lala, Kumar

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Where is the Kulmala family from?

You can see how Kulmala families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulmala family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Kulmala families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Kulmala families living in Minnesota. This was about 21% of all the recorded Kulmala's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kulmala families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kulmala 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 Kulmala ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teamster and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulmala. 34% of Kulmala men worked as a Teamster and 100% of Kulmala women worked as a Maid.

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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

  • Teamster
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Dye House
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%

What Kulmala family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 374 census records available for the last name Kulmala. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulmala 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 840 immigration records available for the last name Kulmala. 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 107 military records available for the last name Kulmala. For the veterans among your Kulmala ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulmala lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Kulmala life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kulmala in 1949 was 64, and 69 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kulmala 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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