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Cushlan Family History

Cushlan 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: Cushman, Cashman, Bushman, Coughlan, Coghlan, Cushen, Cushion

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Where is the Cushlan family from?

You can see how Cushlan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cushlan family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 4 Cushlan families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cushlan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cushlan families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Cushlan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cushlan 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cushlan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cushlan. For the veterans among your Cushlan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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