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Culmer Family History

Culmer Surname Meaning

English: variant of Colmer.

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


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Where is the Culmer family from?

You can see how Culmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Culmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 104 Culmer families living in Kent. This was about 47% of all the recorded Culmer's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Culmer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culmer 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 Culmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Agent and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Culmer. 50% of Culmer men worked as an Insurance Agent and 82% of Culmer women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Culmer were Farmworker and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Insurance Agent
    50%
  • Farmworker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    82%
  • Office Cleaner
    5%
  • Retired
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Culmer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Culmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culmer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Culmer. 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 919 military records available for the last name Culmer. For the veterans among your Culmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culmer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Culmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Culmer in 1947 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Culmer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culmer 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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