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Mc Cullen Family History

Mc Cullen 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: Mccullen, Mccallen, Mcculler, Mcculley, Mcmullen, Mullen, Cullen

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Where is the Mc Cullen family from?

You can see how Mc Cullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mc Cullen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Mc Cullen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Mc Cullen families living in British Columbia. This was about 64% of all the recorded Mc Cullen's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Mc Cullen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mc Cullen 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 Mc Cullen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mc Cullen. 28% of Mc Cullen men worked as a Laborer and 18% of Mc Cullen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mc Cullen were Salesman 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
    28%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    18%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Waitress
    11%
  • Maid
    11%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Mc Cullen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mc Cullen 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Mc Cullen. 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 375 military records available for the last name Mc Cullen. For the veterans among your Mc Cullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mc Cullen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Mc Cullen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Mc Cullen in 1971 was 64, and 28 in 2003.

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