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Cullagh Family History

Cullagh Surname 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: Ullah, Cullars, Ballagh, Mccullagh, Gullage, Cullen, Calland, Murtagh

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Where is the Cullagh family from?

You can see how Cullagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cullagh families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 6 Cullagh families living in East Lothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cullagh's in Scotland. East Lothian had the highest population of Cullagh families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cullagh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cullagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cullagh 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 805 immigration records available for the last name Cullagh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 143 military records available for the last name Cullagh. For the veterans among your Cullagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullagh lifespan?

Average Cullagh life expectancy in 1983 was 39 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 72.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cullagh ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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