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Culham Family History

Culham Surname Meaning

see Cullum.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Culham family from?

You can see how Culham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Culham families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 69 Culham families living in Suffolk. This was about 31% of all the recorded Culham's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Culham families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culham 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 Culham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Culham. 25% of Culham men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Culham women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Culham were Old Age Pensioner and Household Duties (unpaid).

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    25%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Gen Warehouseman
    10%
  • Old Age Pensioner
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Shorthand Typist
    4%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    4%
  • Household Duties (unpaid)
    3%

What Culham family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Culham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culham 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Culham. 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 436 military records available for the last name Culham. For the veterans among your Culham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culham lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Culham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Culham in 1966 was 93, and 43 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Culham

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culham 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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