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Kulla Family History

Kulla Surname Meaning

Slovak and Czech: variant of Kula. Germanized form of Sorbian Kula.

Albanian: topographic name from kullë (definite form kulla) ‘tower turret’ also ‘multistoried dwelling housing an extended family and its livestock’;

or a habitational name from a place called Kullë.

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


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Where is the Kulla family from?

You can see how Kulla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulla family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there was 1 Kulla family living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Kulla's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Kulla families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kulla surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Kulla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kulla. 20% of Kulla men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Kulla women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kulla were Truck Driver 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
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housewife
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kulla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulla 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 812 immigration records available for the last name Kulla. 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 766 military records available for the last name Kulla. For the veterans among your Kulla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulla lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Kulla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Kulla in 1962 was 58, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kulla 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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