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Cullifer Family History

Cullifer Surname Meaning

English: possibly be a variant of Culver. Compare Colliver.

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


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Where is the Cullifer family from?

You can see how Cullifer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullifer family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cullifer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Cullifer families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cullifer's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Cullifer families in 1911.
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What did your Cullifer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cullifer. 39% of Cullifer men worked as a Farmer and 67% of Cullifer women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cullifer were Soldier and Operator.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Soldier
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    67%
  • Operator
    34%

What Cullifer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cullifer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cullifer 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Cullifer. 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 345 military records available for the last name Cullifer. For the veterans among your Cullifer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullifer lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cullifer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Cullifer in 1966 was 65, and 66 in 2004.

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