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Culpher Family History

Culpher 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: Culver, Fulcher, Hulcher, Compher, Culler, Cutcher, Copher, Cypher

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Where is the Culpher family from?

You can see how Culpher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culpher family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Culpher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Culpher families living in Ohio. This was about 54% of all the recorded Culpher's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Culpher families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culpher surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 137 census records available for the last name Culpher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culpher 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Culpher. 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 10 military records available for the last name Culpher. For the veterans among your Culpher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culpher lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1994, in the United States, Culpher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Culpher in 1962 was 86, and 85 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culpher 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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