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Kulow Family History

Kulow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from Kuhlow near Schwerin Mecklenburg.

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


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Where is the Kulow family from?

You can see how Kulow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulow family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Kulow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 4 Kulow families living in Kirkcudbrightshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kulow's in Scotland. Kirkcudbrightshire had the highest population of Kulow families in 1871.
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What did your Kulow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulow. 34% of Kulow men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Kulow women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kulow were Contractor and 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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%
  • Contractor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farm Helper
    12%
  • Stenographer
    12%

What Kulow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Kulow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulow 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 512 immigration records available for the last name Kulow. 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 974 military records available for the last name Kulow. For the veterans among your Kulow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulow lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kulow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Kulow in 1958 was 48, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kulow 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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