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Cullender Family History

Cullender Surname 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: Callender, Hullender, Sullender, Callander, Ellender, Challender

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Where is the Cullender family from?

You can see how Cullender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullender family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cullender families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Cullender families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Cullender's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Cullender families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cullender surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cullender ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Storekeeper Clerk and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cullender. 50% of Cullender men worked as a Storekeeper Clerk and 80% of Cullender women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cullender were Wharf Labourer Heavy Worker and House Wife.

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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 1939

  • Storekeeper Clerk
    50%
  • Wharf Labourer Heavy Worker
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • House Wife
    10%

What Cullender family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cullender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cullender 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 134 immigration records available for the last name Cullender. 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 163 military records available for the last name Cullender. For the veterans among your Cullender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullender lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2003, in the United States, Cullender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cullender in 1956 was 49, and 75 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cullender

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cullender ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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