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Culyer Family History

Culyer Surname Meaning

see Collier.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Culyer family from?

You can see how Culyer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culyer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Culyer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 58 Culyer families living in Norfolk. This was about 51% of all the recorded Culyer's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Culyer families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culyer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Culyer ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Culyer. 100% of Culyer men worked as a General Labourer and 95% of Culyer 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Incapacitated
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Culyer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culyer 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 135 immigration records available for the last name Culyer. 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 170 military records available for the last name Culyer. For the veterans among your Culyer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culyer lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Culyer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Culyer in 1964 was 75, and 83 in 2002.

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