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Culverwell Family History

Culverwell Surname Meaning

English (Somerset): habitational name from Culverwell in Churchstow (Devon) or in Roadwater (Somerset).

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


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Where is the Culverwell family from?

You can see how Culverwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culverwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Culverwell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 173 Culverwell families living in Somerset. This was about 31% of all the recorded Culverwell's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Culverwell families in 1891.
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What did your Culverwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Student and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Culverwell. 14% of Culverwell men worked as a Student and 72% of Culverwell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Culverwell were Private Means and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Student
    14%
  • Patient
    10%
  • Lorry Driver
    10%
  • Private Means
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    4%
  • Housewife
    3%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Culverwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culverwell 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 14,000 immigration records available for the last name Culverwell. 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 889 military records available for the last name Culverwell. For the veterans among your Culverwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culverwell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Culverwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Culverwell in 1955 was 34, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culverwell 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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