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Cuilty Family History

Cuilty 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: Quilty, Curley, Chitty, Cully, Crilly, Hilty, Cristy, Culley, Nulty

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Where is the Cuilty family from?

You can see how Cuilty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuilty family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cuilty family living in New Mexico. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cuilty's in USA. New Mexico and 2 other states had the highest population of Cuilty families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuilty surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Cuilty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuilty 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Cuilty. 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 68 military records available for the last name Cuilty. For the veterans among your Cuilty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuilty lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cuilty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cuilty in 1965 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuilty 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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