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Culby Family History

Culby Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Colby, Cumby, Cully, Curby, Sully, Hubby, Caley, Dalby, Curley, Wilby

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Where is the Culby family from?

You can see how Culby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culby family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Culby families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Culby families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 55% of all the recorded Culby's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Culby families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culby surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Culby ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Culby. 100% of Culby men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Culby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culby 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Culby. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 63 military records available for the last name Culby. For the veterans among your Culby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culby lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1996, in the United States, Culby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Culby in 1969 was 93, and 78 in 1996.

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