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Culberson Name Meaning

Probably a shortened form of Culbertson .

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


Similar surnames: Amberson, Albertson, Ouverson, Cullers, Duerson, Cullison, Clemson

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Where is the Culberson family from?

You can see how Culberson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culberson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Culberson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Culberson families living in New Brunswick. This was about 64% of all the recorded Culberson's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Culberson families in 1911.
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What did your Culberson ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Culberson. 100% of Culberson men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Passenger Lists

There are 511 immigration records available for the last name Culberson. 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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There are 3,000 military records available for the last name Culberson. For the veterans among your Culberson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culberson lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Culberson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Culberson in 1948 was 41, and 76 in 2004.

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