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Culter Family History

Culter Surname Meaning

Possibly also an Americanized form of German Kolter or of some other similar (like-sounding) German surname.

Scottish and English: variant of Coulter.

In Britain this form of the surname is found mainly in Yorkshire.

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


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Where is the Culter family from?

You can see how Culter families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culter family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Culter families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 38 Culter families living in London. This was about 17% of all the recorded Culter's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Culter families in 1891.
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What did your Culter ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Culter. 100% of Culter 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Culter. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culter 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 668 immigration records available for the last name Culter. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Culter. For the veterans among your Culter ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culter lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Culter life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Culter in 1957 was 48, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culter 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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