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Kuligowski Family History

Kuligowski Surname Meaning

Polish: habitational name for someone from any of several places called Kuligów Kuligowo or Kuligi named with kulig kulik ‘curlew’.

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


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Where is the Kuligowski family from?

You can see how Kuligowski families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuligowski family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 8 Kuligowski families living in Illinois. This was about 22% of all the recorded Kuligowski's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Kuligowski families in 1920.
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What did your Kuligowski ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kuligowski. 33% of Kuligowski men worked as a Laborer and 36% of Kuligowski women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kuligowski were Salesman and Floor Lady.

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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
    33%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Machinist
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    36%
  • Wrapper
    22%
  • New Worker
    15%
  • Floor Lady
    15%

What Kuligowski family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 945 census records available for the last name Kuligowski. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuligowski 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 439 immigration records available for the last name Kuligowski. 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 582 military records available for the last name Kuligowski. For the veterans among your Kuligowski ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuligowski lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Kuligowski life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kuligowski in 1951 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuligowski 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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