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Cullison Family History

Cullison Surname Meaning

English: probably a variant of Collison.

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


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Where is the Cullison family from?

You can see how Cullison families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullison family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cullison families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Cullison family living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Cullison's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Cullison families in 1911.
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What did your Cullison ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cullison. 27% of Cullison men worked as a Laborer and 12% of Cullison women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cullison were Truck Driver 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
    27%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Salesman
    5%
  • Truck Driver
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    12%
  • Bookkeeper
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
  • Maid
    7%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Cullison. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cullison 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 362 immigration records available for the last name Cullison. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cullison. For the veterans among your Cullison ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullison lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cullison life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cullison in 1956 was 38, and 70 in 2004.

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