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Cullars Family History

Cullars Surname Meaning

Shortened and altered form of Scottish McKellar with the addition of English excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Cullars family from?

You can see how Cullars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullars family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cullars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Cullars families living in New Brunswick. This was about 88% of all the recorded Cullars's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cullars families in 1911.
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What did your Cullars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cullars. 35% of Cullars men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cullars women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cullars were Cotton Buyer 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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    35%
  • Tenant Farmer
    8%
  • Cotton Buyer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cullars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cullars 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 67 immigration records available for the last name Cullars. 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 272 military records available for the last name Cullars. For the veterans among your Cullars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullars lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Cullars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cullars in 1959 was 42, and 86 in 2004.

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