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Culliford Family History

Culliford Name Meaning

possibly from either of two places in Devon named Cullaford in South Tawton and Buckfastleigh both recorded as Colleford in the 14th century or from Culliford Farm in Culmstock. The first bearer's name may be for Coleford (Gloucs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Gulliford, Cullimore, Cullifer, Williford, Reliford, Clifford

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You can see how Culliford families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culliford family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Culliford families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 5 Culliford families living in Nebraska. This was about 56% of all the recorded Culliford's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Culliford families in 1880.
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What did your Culliford ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Coal Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Culliford. 22% of Culliford men worked as a Coal Hewer and 86% of Culliford women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Culliford were Retired Police Officer and Housewife. .

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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 1939

  • Coal Hewer
    22%
  • Painter decorator
    16%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Retired Police Officer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Domestic Duties Unpaid
    3%
  • Housewife
    3%
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Passenger Lists

There are 704 immigration records available for the last name Culliford. 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 509 military records available for the last name Culliford. For the veterans among your Culliford ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culliford lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Culliford life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Culliford in 1963 was 87, and 51 in 2004.

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