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Culleson Family History

Culleson 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: Cullison, Culleton, Cullen, Tolleson, Culliton, Milleson, Callison

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Where is the Culleson family from?

You can see how Culleson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Culleson family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Culleson families living in Maryland. This was about 47% of all the recorded Culleson's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Culleson families in 1880.
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Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Culleson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 93 census records available for the last name Culleson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Culleson 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Culleson. 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 2 military records available for the last name Culleson. For the veterans among your Culleson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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