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Culvey Family History

Culvey 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, Calvey, Hulvey, Mulvey, Culley, Curvey, Gulley, Cullen

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Where is the Culvey family from?

You can see how Culvey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culvey family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Culvey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Culvey family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Culvey's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Culvey families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culvey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Culvey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Culvey. 100% of Culvey men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Hand
    100%

What Culvey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 263 census records available for the last name Culvey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culvey 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Culvey. 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 52 military records available for the last name Culvey. For the veterans among your Culvey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culvey lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Culvey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Culvey in 1966 was 84, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Culvey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culvey 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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