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Culmore Family History

Culmore 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: Cudmore, Fulmore, Gilmore, Cullimore, Dunmore, Wilmore, Rumore

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Where is the Culmore family from?

You can see how Culmore families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culmore family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Culmore families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 10 Culmore families living in London. This was about 38% of all the recorded Culmore's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Culmore families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culmore 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 Culmore ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Culmore. 72% of Culmore women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    29%

What Culmore family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 518 census records available for the last name Culmore. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culmore 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Culmore. 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 50 military records available for the last name Culmore. For the veterans among your Culmore ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culmore lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2001, in the United States, Culmore life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Culmore in 1968 was 75, and 72 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Culmore

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culmore 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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