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Culhan Family History

Culhan 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: Culhane, Cullen, Callan, Sultan, Julian, Ulman, Buchan, Crehan, Chan

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Where is the Culhan family from?

You can see how Culhan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culhan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Culhan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Culhan families living in Massachusetts. This was about 27% of all the recorded Culhan's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Culhan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Culhan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Culhan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Culhan. 100% of Culhan men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Culhan women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 619 census records available for the last name Culhan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culhan 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 96 immigration records available for the last name Culhan. 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 67 military records available for the last name Culhan. For the veterans among your Culhan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Culhan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Culhan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Culhan in 1965 was 88, and 80 in 2001.

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