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Culkin Family History

Culkin Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo and Sligo): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Mac Uilcín ‘son of Uilcín’.

A diminutive of Wilkin, itself a diminutive of William.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Culkin family from?

You can see how Culkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Culkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 26 Culkin families living in Rutland. This was about 17% of all the recorded Culkin's in United Kingdom. Rutland had the highest population of Culkin families in 1891.
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What did your Culkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Culkin. 100% of Culkin men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Culkin women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Culkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culkin 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Culkin. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Culkin. For the veterans among your Culkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culkin lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Culkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Culkin in 1949 was 43, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Culkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culkin 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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