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Mc Cullar Family History

Mc Cullar Name 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: Mccullar, Mcculla, Mccullars, Mccullah, Mcculler, Mckellar, Mccullen

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Where is the Mc Cullar family from?

You can see how Mc Cullar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Cullar family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Cullar families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Mc Cullar families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 83% of all the recorded Mc Cullar's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Mc Cullar families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Cullar surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mc Cullar ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Farm Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Cullar. 54% of Mc Cullar men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Mc Cullar women worked as a Farm Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Cullar were Farming and Clerk. .

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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
    54%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Labor
    6%
  • Farming
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Laborer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 851 census records available for the last name Mc Cullar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Cullar 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Mc Cullar. 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 108 military records available for the last name Mc Cullar. For the veterans among your Mc Cullar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Cullar lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1992, in the United States, Mc Cullar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Mc Cullar in 1974 was 65, and 72 in 1992.

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