Culmer family
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The Culmer family are believed to have originated from the island of Kulmer, on the south eastern coast of Sweden.
British descendants spell the name with a "C" and seem to have made their fortune in Kent, England, during the 16th century. Other descendants are to be found in North America.
The descendants of Gurth prospered in East Kent and Canterbury, coming into lands that were kept in the family for generations and there were many soldiers and mariners amongst them.
Notable family members included Charles Culmer (14th century), Sir Richard Culmer, and his son, also Richard Culmer.