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Culnane Family History

Culnane 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: Culhane, Cunnane, Murnane, Calnan, Cullinane, Guinane, Mullane, Cane

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Where is the Culnane family from?

You can see how Culnane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culnane family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Culnane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 16 Culnane families living in Massachusetts. This was about 46% of all the recorded Culnane's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Culnane families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culnane 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 Culnane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Culnane. 100% of Culnane 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Culnane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culnane 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 388 immigration records available for the last name Culnane. 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 96 military records available for the last name Culnane. For the veterans among your Culnane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culnane lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Culnane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Culnane in 1963 was 86, and 86 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Culnane

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culnane 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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