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Culross Family History

Culross Surname Meaning

Scottish: habitational name from Culross in Fife.

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


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Where is the Culross family from?

You can see how Culross families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culross family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Culross families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there were 10 Culross families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Culross's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Culross families in 1891.
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What did your Culross ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Culross. 100% of Culross women worked as a Private Means.

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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

  • Private Means
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Culross. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culross 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 301 immigration records available for the last name Culross. 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 202 military records available for the last name Culross. For the veterans among your Culross ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culross lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Culross life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Culross in 1965 was 66, and 71 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culross 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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