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Culvern Family History

Culvern 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, Cullen, Pulver, Mulhern, Ulven, Colvert, Calver, Calvert

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Where is the Culvern family from?

You can see how Culvern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culvern family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Culvern families living in South Carolina. This was about 50% of all the recorded Culvern's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Culvern families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culvern 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 64 census records available for the last name Culvern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culvern 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Culvern. 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 17 military records available for the last name Culvern. For the veterans among your Culvern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culvern lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2004, in the United States, Culvern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Culvern in 1981 was 87, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culvern 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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