Culleton History, Family Crest & Coats of Arms

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Ireland

Early Origins of the Culleton family

The surname Culleton was first found in as Mac Codlatáin. The prefix O is sometimes substituted for Mac (Mc) in this predominantly Co. Wexford name; it is also found in Co. Carlow and Kilkenny 1

Early History of the Culleton family

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Culleton Spelling Variations

Spelling variations of this family name include: Culleton, Cullerton and others.

Early Notables of the Culleton family

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Culleton migration to New Zealand +

Emigration to New Zealand followed in the footsteps of the European explorers, such as Captain Cook (1769-70): first came sealers, whalers, missionaries, and traders. By 1838, the British New Zealand Company had begun buying land from the Maori tribes, and selling it to settlers, and, after the Treaty of Waitangi in 1840, many British families set out on the arduous six month journey from Britain to Aotearoa to start a new life. Early immigrants include:

Culleton Settlers in New Zealand in the 19th Century

Luke Culleton, aged 48, a tailor, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Collingwood" in 1875
Mary Culleton, aged 50, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Collingwood" in 1875
Peter Culleton, aged 10, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Collingwood" in 1875
David Culleton, aged 17, a labourer, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Collingwood" in 1875
Mary Culleton, aged 21, a servant, who arrived in Wellington, New Zealand aboard the ship "Collingwood" in 1875
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Contemporary Notables of the name Culleton (post 1700) +

James Culleton, Canadian contemporary multi-media artist and designer from Winnipeg, Manitoba
Rodney Norman "Rod" Culleton (b. 1964), Australian politician, Senator for Western Australia (2016-2017)
Beatrice Culleton Mosionier (b. 1949), Canadian Métis author from St. Boniface, Manitoba

The Culleton Motto +

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: Necit vox missa reverti
Motto Translation: A word once uttered can never be recalled.

Citations +

MacLysaght, Edward, Supplement to Irish Families. Baltimore: Genealogical Book Company, 1964. Print.