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Culleton Family History

Culleton Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Culliton.

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


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Where is the Culleton family from?

You can see how Culleton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culleton family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Culleton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Culleton families living in Cumberland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Culleton's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Culleton families in 1891.
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What did your Culleton ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Lab and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Culleton. 37% of Culleton men worked as a General Lab and 90% of Culleton women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Culleton were Aircraft Fitter and Domestic.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Lab
    37%
  • General Labourer
    28%
  • Carpenter
    19%
  • Aircraft Fitter
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    90%
  • Domestic
    10%

What Culleton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Culleton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culleton 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 885 immigration records available for the last name Culleton. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Culleton. For the veterans among your Culleton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culleton lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Culleton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Culleton in 1959 was 39, and 52 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Culleton

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Culleton 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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