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Cullay Family History

Cullay 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: Cully, Culley, Sully, Gulley, Cullen, Cilley, Kallay, Curley, Callan

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Where is the Cullay family from?

You can see how Cullay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullay family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cullay families were found in USA in 1880, and United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Cullay families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cullay's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cullay families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 135 census records available for the last name Cullay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cullay 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Cullay. 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 12 military records available for the last name Cullay. For the veterans among your Cullay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullay lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cullay 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cullay

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