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Mccullars Family History

Mccullars Surname Meaning

Scottish: variant of McKellar with English excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Mccullars family from?

You can see how Mccullars families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccullars family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccullars families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there were 6 Mccullars families living in Argyll. This was about 75% of all the recorded Mccullars's in Scotland. Argyll had the highest population of Mccullars families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccullars 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 Mccullars ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and House Work were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccullars. 60% of Mccullars men worked as a Farmer and 43% of Mccullars women worked as a House Work. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccullars were Operator and Housework.

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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

  • Farmer
    60%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • House Work
    43%
  • Saleslady
    29%
  • Housework
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Mccullars. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccullars 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Mccullars. 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 250 military records available for the last name Mccullars. For the veterans among your Mccullars ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccullars lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mccullars life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Mccullars in 1944 was 21, and 78 in 2004.

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