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Culum Family History

Culum 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: Cullum, Clum, Allum, Lum, Plum, Crum, Pullum, Blum, Holum, Kulm

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Where is the Culum family from?

You can see how Culum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culum family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Culum families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Culum families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Culum's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Culum families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 325 census records available for the last name Culum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culum 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Culum. 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 108 military records available for the last name Culum. For the veterans among your Culum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culum lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1996, in the United States, Culum life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Culum in 1979 was 52, and 66 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culum 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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