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Kulman Family History

Kulman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Kullmann. Americanized form of German Kuhlmann.

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Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Kullmann.

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


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Where is the Kulman family from?

You can see how Kulman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Kulman families living in Yorkshire. This was about 53% of all the recorded Kulman's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Kulman families in 1891.
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What did your Kulman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulman. 31% of Kulman men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Kulman women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    31%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Manager
    12%
  • Farmer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Kulman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kulman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulman 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Kulman. 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 301 military records available for the last name Kulman. For the veterans among your Kulman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kulman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kulman in 1962 was 68, and 84 in 2004.

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