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Kulme Family History

Kulme Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Kulm, Hulme, Mule, Kummer, Holme, Kale, Kuzma, Yule, Hulse, Bulmer

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Where is the Kulme family from?

You can see how Kulme families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kulme family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kulme families were found in USA in 1880, United Kingdom in 1891, and Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Kulme families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Kulme's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Kulme families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 101 census records available for the last name Kulme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kulme 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Kulme. 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 14 military records available for the last name Kulme. For the veterans among your Kulme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kulme lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kulme 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kulme

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