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Killcullen Family History

Killcullen 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: Kilcullen, Kilgallen, Cullen, Killeen, Killen, Mccullen, Kilgallon

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Where is the Killcullen family from?

You can see how Killcullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Killcullen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Killcullen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Killcullen families living in Missouri. This was about 40% of all the recorded Killcullen's in USA. Missouri and 1 other state had the highest population of Killcullen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Killcullen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Killcullen ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Killcullen 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 Killcullen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Killcullen 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Killcullen. 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 19 military records available for the last name Killcullen. For the veterans among your Killcullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Killcullen lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1967, in the United States, Killcullen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Killcullen in 1963 was 69, and 81 in 1967.

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