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Culford Family History

Culford 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: Fulford, Colford, Pulford, Mulford, Dunford, Milford, Galford

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Where is the Culford family from?

You can see how Culford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culford family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Culford families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Culford family living in Glamorgan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Culford's in United Kingdom. Glamorgan and 1 other county had the highest population of Culford families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 294 census records available for the last name Culford. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culford 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Culford. 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 8 military records available for the last name Culford. For the veterans among your Culford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culford lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1979, in the United States, Culford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Culford in 1964 was 58, and 79 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culford 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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