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Cullis Name Meaning

English: variant of Collis .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Collis, Callis, Pullis, Cullin, Collin, Cullins, Bullis, Mullis

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Where is the Cullis family from?

You can see how Cullis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cullis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 34 Cullis families living in Ontario. This was about 65% of all the recorded Cullis's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Cullis families in 1911.
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What did your Cullis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Cullis. 50% of Cullis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cullis women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    50%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Assembler
    12%
  • Labourer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Cullis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cullis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cullis. 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 801 military records available for the last name Cullis. For the veterans among your Cullis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cullis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cullis in 1962 was 58, and 55 in 2004.

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