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Culkins Family History

Culkins 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: Culkin, Mulkins, Caulkins, Calkins, Cullins, Filkins, Collins

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Where is the Culkins family from?

You can see how Culkins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culkins family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Culkins families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Culkins families living in Ontario. This was about 88% of all the recorded Culkins's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Culkins families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culkins 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 Culkins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Culkins. 63% of Culkins men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Culkins women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    63%
  • Salesman
    38%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Culkins family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 951 census records available for the last name Culkins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culkins 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Culkins. 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 67 military records available for the last name Culkins. For the veterans among your Culkins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culkins lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Culkins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Culkins in 1958 was 58, and 76 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Culkins

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culkins 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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