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Cullinane Family History

Cullinane Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Cullinan.

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


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Where is the Cullinane family from?

You can see how Cullinane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullinane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cullinane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 27 Cullinane families living in London. This was about 31% of all the recorded Cullinane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cullinane families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cullinane surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cullinane 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 Cullinane. 72% of Cullinane men worked as a General Labourer and 78% of Cullinane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cullinane were Navvy (heavy Work) and Rag Weaver.

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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
    72%
  • Navvy (heavy Work)
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    78%
  • Incapacitated
    9%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    9%
  • Rag Weaver
    6%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Cullinane. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cullinane. For the veterans among your Cullinane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullinane lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Cullinane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cullinane in 1943 was 49, and 71 in 2004.

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