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Culverson Family History

Culverson Name Meaning

English (Middlesex): patronymic from Culver . This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Culbertson, Clemson, Catterson, Leverson, Alderson, Rollerson

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Where is the Culverson family from?

You can see how Culverson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culverson family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Culverson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Culverson families living in Ontario. This was about 67% of all the recorded Culverson's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Culverson families in 1911.
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What did your Culverson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Culverson. 48% of Culverson men worked as a Laborer and 27% of Culverson women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Culverson were New Worker and Winder. .

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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
    48%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Wager Hand
    10%
  • New Worker
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    27%
  • Maid
    20%
  • Laundress
    14%
  • Winder
    14%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Culverson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culverson 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 57 immigration records available for the last name Culverson. 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 239 military records available for the last name Culverson. For the veterans among your Culverson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culverson lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Culverson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Culverson in 1957 was 24, and 75 in 2004.

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