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Cullivan Family History

Cullivan Surname Meaning

Irish (Cavan): of uncertain origin. Woulfe traces it to Mac Conluain earlier Mac Aluain neither of which would account for the v; it could perhaps be a variant of Ó Cuileamhain a Leinster name usually Americanized as Culloon.

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


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You can see how Cullivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullivan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cullivan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 18 Cullivan families living in London. This was about 39% of all the recorded Cullivan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cullivan families in 1891.
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What did your Cullivan ancestors do for a living?

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

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Passenger Lists

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There are 525 military records available for the last name Cullivan. For the veterans among your Cullivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullivan lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Cullivan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cullivan in 1960 was 59, and 75 in 2003.

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