Culford History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

• Origins Available:
• England

Early Origins of the Culford family

Early History of the Culford family

This web page shows only a small excerpt of our Culford research. Another 113 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1130 and 1273 are included under the topic Early Culford History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Culford Spelling Variations

The English language only became standardized in the last few centuries. For that reason, spelling variations are common among many Anglo-Norman names. The shape of the English language was frequently changed with the introduction of elements of Norman French, Latin, and other European languages; even the spelling of literate people's names were subsequently modified. Culford has been recorded under many different variations, including Gulliver, Gullever, Gullifer, Gulliford, Galliford, Galliver, Gilliver and many more.

Early Notables of the Culford family

More information is included under the topic Early Culford Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.

Migration of the Culford family

To escape the uncertainty of the political and religious uncertainty found in England, many English families boarded ships at great expense to sail for the colonies held by Britain. The passages were expensive, though, and the boats were unsafe, overcrowded, and ridden with disease. Those who were hardy and lucky enough to make the passage intact were rewarded with land, opportunity, and social environment less prone to religious and political persecution. Many of these families went on to be important contributors to the young nations of Canada and the United States where they settled. Culfords were some of the first of the immigrants to arrive in North America: Robert and Joan Gullever, who sailed to Virginia in 1620 or 1621; Thomas Gullifer sailed to Barbados in 1635; Anthony Gulliver sailed to Massachusetts in 1666.