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Culton Family History

Culton Surname Meaning

Scottish (Kirkcudbrightshire): variant of Colton or Culliton.

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


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Where is the Culton family from?

You can see how Culton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Culton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 26 Culton families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 48% of all the recorded Culton's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Culton families in 1911.
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What did your Culton ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Merchant
    100%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Culton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culton 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 613 immigration records available for the last name Culton. 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 823 military records available for the last name Culton. For the veterans among your Culton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Culton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Culton in 1959 was 61, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culton 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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