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Culmer Family History

Culmer Name Meaning

English: variant of Colmer .

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


Similar surnames: Colmer, Fulmer, Caulder, Custer, Commer, Cramer, Colter, Comer

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Where is the Culmer family from?

You can see how Culmer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culmer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Culmer families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 9 Culmer families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Culmer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Culmer families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culmer surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Culmer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Culmer. 33% of Culmer men worked as a Laborer and 32% of Culmer women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Culmer were Truck Driver and Teacher. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    33%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Porter
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    32%
  • Laundress
    19%
  • Housework
    13%
  • Teacher
    13%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Culmer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culmer 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Culmer. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 919 military records available for the last name Culmer. For the veterans among your Culmer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culmer lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Culmer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Culmer in 1947 was 43, and 68 in 2004.

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