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Culleen Family History

Culleen 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, Mullen, Bullen, Killeen, Cunneen, Pullen, Culler, Sullen

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Where is the Culleen family from?

You can see how Culleen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culleen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Culleen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1901. In 1891 there was 1 Culleen family living in Lancashire. This was about 33% of all the recorded Culleen's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 2 other counties had the highest population of Culleen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culleen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Culleen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Culleen. 100% of Culleen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 156 census records available for the last name Culleen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culleen 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 34 immigration records available for the last name Culleen. 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 11 military records available for the last name Culleen. For the veterans among your Culleen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culleen lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Culleen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Culleen in 1967 was 76, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Culleen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culleen 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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