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Cultra Family History

Cultra 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: Cutri, Cura, Clara, Kustra, Cuadra, Dutra, Culotta, Culton, Clare

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Where is the Cultra family from?

You can see how Cultra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cultra family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cultra families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 15 Cultra families living in Illinois. This was about 65% of all the recorded Cultra's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cultra families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cultra surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cultra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cultra. 100% of Cultra 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 294 census records available for the last name Cultra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cultra 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Cultra. 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 55 military records available for the last name Cultra. For the veterans among your Cultra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cultra lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cultra life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cultra in 1963 was 75, and 91 in 2004.

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