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Mccullan Family History

Mccullan 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: Mcculla, Mccullen, Mccullah, Mccullar, Mcmullan, Mcquillan, Mcmillan

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Where is the Mccullan family from?

You can see how Mccullan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccullan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccullan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Mccullan families living in Manitoba. This was about 60% of all the recorded Mccullan's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Mccullan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccullan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccullan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccullan. 45% of Mccullan men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Mccullan women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccullan were Manager and Maid. .

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    41%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Manager
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Housework
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccullan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccullan 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 208 immigration records available for the last name Mccullan. 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 103 military records available for the last name Mccullan. For the veterans among your Mccullan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccullan lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Mccullan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mccullan in 1975 was 62, and 47 in 2003.

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