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Culligan Family History

Culligan Surname Meaning

Irish (Clare): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuileagáin (‘descendant of Cuileagán’) a variant of Ó Colgáin (see Colgan).

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


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Where is the Culligan family from?

You can see how Culligan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culligan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Culligan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 32 Culligan families living in Lancashire. This was about 51% of all the recorded Culligan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Culligan families in 1891.
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What did your Culligan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Culligan. 74% of Culligan 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
    74%
  • Cotton Weaver
    27%

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Culligan. 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 Culligan. For the veterans among your Culligan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culligan lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Culligan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Culligan in 1959 was 47, and 84 in 2004.

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