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Culifer Family History

Culifer 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: Cullifer, Culver, Fulfer, Culler, Cliver, Climer, Colfer, Pulsifer

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Where is the Culifer family from?

You can see how Culifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culifer family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Culifer families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 20 Culifer families living in North Carolina. This was about 36% of all the recorded Culifer's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Culifer families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culifer 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 Culifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Culifer. 100% of Culifer men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Culifer women worked as a House Work.

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    100%

What Culifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Culifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culifer 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Culifer. 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 88 military records available for the last name Culifer. For the veterans among your Culifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culifer lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Culifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Culifer in 1974 was 64, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Culifer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culifer 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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