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Culivan Family History

Culivan 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: Cullivan, Julian, Sullivan, Cullinan, Culligan, Caliva, Dunivan

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Where is the Culivan family from?

You can see how Culivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culivan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Culivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Culivan family living in Cheshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Culivan's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Culivan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 150 census records available for the last name Culivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culivan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Culivan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Culivan. For the veterans among your Culivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culivan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Culivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Culivan in 1962 was 68, and 71 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culivan 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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