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Cullow Family History

Cullow 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: Callow, Cullop, Cullom, Cullen, Ballow, Clow, Bellow, Cullum, Kellow

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Where is the Cullow family from?

You can see how Cullow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cullow families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Cullow families living in North Carolina. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cullow's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Cullow families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cullow 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 Cullow ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cullow. 100% of Cullow women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 377 census records available for the last name Cullow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cullow 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 59 immigration records available for the last name Cullow. 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 23 military records available for the last name Cullow. For the veterans among your Cullow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullow lifespan?

Average Cullow life expectancy in 1972 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cullow 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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