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Culen Family History

Culen Surname 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: Cullen, Colen, Bulen, Hulen, Mule, Allen, Nolen, Chen, Mullen, Caleb

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Where is the Culen family from?

You can see how Culen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Culen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Culen families living in Norfolk. This was about 75% of all the recorded Culen's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Culen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Culen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Culen. 53% of Culen men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Culen women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Culen were Carpenter and Teacher.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    53%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Carpenter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Culen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 977 census records available for the last name Culen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culen 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 177 immigration records available for the last name Culen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 112 military records available for the last name Culen. For the veterans among your Culen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Culen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Culen in 1964 was 74, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Culen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culen ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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