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Culgin Family History

Culgin Name 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: Culkin, Cullin, Colgin, Cullen, Cugini, Dulin, Hulin, Collin, Curlin

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Where is the Culgin family from?

You can see how Culgin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culgin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Culgin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Culgin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Culgin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Culgin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culgin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Culgin ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Culgin ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Culgin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culgin 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Culgin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 24 military records available for the last name Culgin. For the veterans among your Culgin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culgin lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Culgin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Culgin in 1975 was 83, and 93 in 2003.

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