This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Culph family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Culph Family History

Culph 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: Culp, Nulph, Delph, Ralph, Fulp, Kulpa, Cully, Cull, Ulsh, Cupp

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Culph family from?

You can see how Culph families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culph family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Culph families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Culph family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Culph's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Culph families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culph surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Culph ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Day Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Culph. 100% of Culph men worked as a Day Laborer and 100% of Culph women worked as a Housewife.

View Census Data for Culph | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Day Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Culph family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Culph. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culph census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Culph

Passenger Lists

There are 36 immigration records available for the last name Culph. 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.

View all Culph immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 48 military records available for the last name Culph. For the veterans among your Culph ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Culph military records

You've only scratched the surface of Culph family history

Discover More

What is the average Culph lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1997, in the United States, Culph life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Culph in 1962 was 53, and 67 in 1997.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Culph

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culph 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Culph family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial