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Culk Family History

Culk 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: Tulk, Calk, Cull, Culp, Pulk, Fulk, Caulk, Mule, Turk, Buck

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Where is the Culk family from?

You can see how Culk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Culk families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Culk families living in Illinois. This was about 56% of all the recorded Culk's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Culk families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culk surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Culk ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Culk. 34% of Culk men worked as a Salesman. .

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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

  • Salesman
    34%
  • Carpenter
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    23%
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Census Records

There are 430 census records available for the last name Culk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culk 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Culk. 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 33 military records available for the last name Culk. For the veterans among your Culk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culk lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1982, in the United States, Culk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Culk in 1969 was 65, and 86 in 1982.

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