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Culf Family History

Culf Surname Meaning

from the Middle English personal name Cudulf Old English Cūðwulf composed of elements meaning ‘famous’ + ‘wolf’.

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


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Where is the Culf family from?

You can see how Culf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culf family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Culf families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 23 Culf families living in Yorkshire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Culf's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Culf families in 1891.
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What did your Culf ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Brass silversmiths Turner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Culf. 100% of Culf men worked as a General Brass silversmiths Turner and 95% of Culf 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 Brass silversmiths Turner
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    95%
  • Housekeeper
    6%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Culf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culf 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 249 immigration records available for the last name Culf. 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 301 military records available for the last name Culf. For the veterans among your Culf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culf lifespan?

Between 1960 and 1993, in the United States, Culf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Culf in 1960 was 53, and 98 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culf 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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