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Culwell Family History

Culwell Name Meaning

English: variant of Colwell .

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


Similar surnames: Colwell, Cutrell, Colwill, Buswell, Castell, Durell, Udell, Cadwell

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Where is the Culwell family from?

You can see how Culwell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culwell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Culwell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Culwell family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Culwell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Culwell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culwell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Culwell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Culwell. 100% of Culwell 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Culwell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culwell 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Culwell. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Culwell. For the veterans among your Culwell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culwell lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Culwell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Culwell in 1954 was 42, and 77 in 2004.

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