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Kulhanek Family History

Kulhanek Name Meaning

Czech (Kulhánek): nickname for a lame man from a derivative of kulhat ‘to limp’.

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


Similar surnames: Krivanek, Kochanek, Blank, Kula, Suchanek, Kuznik, Korinek, Placek

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Where is the Kulhanek family from?

You can see how Kulhanek families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulhanek family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulhanek families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Kulhanek families living in Massachusetts. This was about 83% of all the recorded Kulhanek's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Kulhanek families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kulhanek surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kulhanek ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Hand were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulhanek. 46% of Kulhanek men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kulhanek women worked as a Farm Hand. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kulhanek were Mechanic and Saleslady. .

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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
    46%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    34%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Saleslady
    14%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kulhanek. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulhanek 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 560 immigration records available for the last name Kulhanek. 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 560 military records available for the last name Kulhanek. For the veterans among your Kulhanek ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulhanek lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Kulhanek life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Kulhanek in 1954 was 48, and 73 in 2004.

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