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Culberson Family History

Culberson Surname Meaning

Probably a shortened form of Culbertson.

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


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Where is the Culberson family from?

You can see how Culberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culberson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Culberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Culberson families living in Durham. This was about 75% of all the recorded Culberson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Culberson families in 1891.
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What did your Culberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Culberson. 25% of Culberson men worked as a Farmer and 13% of Culberson women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Culberson were Truck Driver and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    25%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farming
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    13%
  • Maid
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Passenger Lists

There are 511 immigration records available for the last name Culberson. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Culberson. For the veterans among your Culberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culberson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Culberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Culberson in 1948 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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