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Cullinan Family History

Cullinan Surname Meaning

Irish (Clare): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuileannáin ‘descendant of Cuileannán’ from a diminutive of Cuileann (see Cullen).

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


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Where is the Cullinan family from?

You can see how Cullinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullinan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cullinan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 24 Cullinan families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Cullinan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cullinan families in 1891.
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What did your Cullinan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer (hw) and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cullinan. 100% of Cullinan men worked as a General Labourer (hw) and 88% of Cullinan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer (hw)
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    88%
  • Unpaid Domestic Du
    7%
  • Domestic Duties
    7%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

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There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Cullinan. For the veterans among your Cullinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullinan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cullinan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cullinan in 1949 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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