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Culvert Family History

Culvert 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: Culver, Colvert, Calvert, Culbert, Pulver, Hulbert, Covert, Colbert

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Where is the Culvert family from?

You can see how Culvert families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culvert family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Culvert families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Culvert families living in London. This was about 56% of all the recorded Culvert's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Culvert families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culvert surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Culvert ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Culvert. 50% of Culvert 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Tailoress Tronser Machinist
    50%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Culvert. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culvert 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 181 immigration records available for the last name Culvert. 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 238 military records available for the last name Culvert. For the veterans among your Culvert ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culvert lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Culvert life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Culvert in 1961 was 60, and 45 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culvert 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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