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Culken Family History

Culken 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: Cullen, Culkin, Mullen, Gulden, Culver, Bullen, Ulven, Colden, Ulmen

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Where is the Culken family from?

You can see how Culken families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culken family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Culken families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Culken families living in Yorkshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Culken's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Culken families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 195 census records available for the last name Culken. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culken 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Culken. 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 14 military records available for the last name Culken. For the veterans among your Culken ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culken lifespan?

Average Culken life expectancy in 1968 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culken 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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