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![Show Contents]() Culgin History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms
The name Culgin was first used in the ancient Scottish kingdom of Dalriada. It indicates that the first bearer lived in Cullen in the Hebrides. Early Origins of the Culgin familyThe surname Culgin was first found in Cullen, a burgh, seaport, and parish, in the county of Banff. "This place, the origin of the name of which is altogether uncertain, was originally called Inverculan, being bounded on the north and west by the water of Cullen, which falls into the sea on the western side of the parish; and in ancient times it formed part of the parish of Fordyce. Its early history is for the most part involved in obscurity; but there appears to be no reason to doubt the truth of the tradition, that a severe conflict took place here between the Danes and the Scots under Indulfus, in the year 960. The king was killed by an arrow at the head of his troops; but the enemy were completely routed." 1 Cull or Coll are literally derived from the Celtic "dweller at a wood [Gaelic and Irish coill]." 2 Early History of the Culgin familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Culgin research. Another 133 words (10 lines of text) covering the years 1424, 1435 and 1890 are included under the topic Early Culgin History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Culgin Spelling VariationsMedieval spelling was at best an intuitive process, and translation between Gaelic and English was no more effective. These factors caused an enormous number of spelling variations in Dalriadan names. In fact, it was not uncommon to see a father and son who spelled their name differently. Over the years, Culgin has been spelled Cull, Coll, Coole, Cula, Codolf and others. Early Notables of the Culgin familyMore information is included under the topic Early Culgin Notables in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.  Migration of the Culgin family to Ireland
Some of the Culgin family moved to Ireland, but this topic is not covered in this excerpt.
Another 50 words (4 lines of text) about their life in Ireland is included in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible.
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Emigration to Australia followed the First Fleets of convicts, tradespeople and early settlers. Early immigrants include: Culgin Settlers in Australia in the 19th Century- Elizabeth Culgin, aged 33, a servant, who arrived in South Australia in 1854 aboard the ship "Trafalgar" 3
The motto was originally a war cry or slogan. Mottoes first began to be shown with arms in the 14th and 15th centuries, but were not in general use until the 17th century. Thus the oldest coats of arms generally do not include a motto. Mottoes seldom form part of the grant of arms: Under most heraldic authorities, a motto is an optional component of the coat of arms, and can be added to or changed at will; many families have chosen not to display a motto.
Motto: Per mare per terras
Motto Translation: By sea and by land.
- Lewis, Samuel, A Topographical Dictionary of Scotland. Institute of Historical Research, 1848, Print.
- Harrison, Henry, Surnames of the United Kingdom: A Concise Etymological Dictionary Baltimore: Geneological Publishing Company, 2013. Print
- South Australian Register Thursday 29th June 1854. (Retrieved 2010, November 5) Trafalgar 1854. Retrieved http://www.theshipslist.com/ships/australia/trafalgar1854.shtml
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Culgin migration to Australia 
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