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Kulzer Name Meaning

German:: (also Külzer): habitational name for someone from either of two places called Külz near Koblenz or Stettin (now Szczecin in Poland). variant of Kolzer a nickname for a chatterer from an agent derivative of Middle Low German kolz ‘talk chatter’.

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


Similar surnames: Kilzer, Sulzer, Kutzer, Kuller, Tuller, Kelzer, Kutner, Kolber

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Where is the Kulzer family from?

You can see how Kulzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulzer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 18 Kulzer families living in Minnesota. This was about 75% of all the recorded Kulzer's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kulzer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kulzer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Kulzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulzer. 37% of Kulzer men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Kulzer women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kulzer were Laborer and Housekeeper. .

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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
    37%
  • Salesman
    17%
  • Window Cleaner
    7%
  • Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kulzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulzer 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 456 immigration records available for the last name Kulzer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Kulzer. For the veterans among your Kulzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulzer lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Kulzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Kulzer in 1952 was 38, and 66 in 2004.

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