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Culhane Family History

Culhane Surname Meaning

Irish (Limerick): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cathláin ‘descendant of Cathalán’

a diminutive of the personal name Cathal meaning ‘mighty in battle’.

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


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Where is the Culhane family from?

You can see how Culhane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culhane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Culhane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Culhane families living in London. This was about 48% of all the recorded Culhane's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Culhane families in 1891.
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What did your Culhane ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Culhane. 89% of Culhane women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    89%
  • Housewife
    12%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Culhane. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Culhane. For the veterans among your Culhane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culhane lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Culhane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Culhane in 1948 was 58, and 81 in 2004.

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