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Cullett Family History

Cullett 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: Curlett, Bullett, Mullett, Collett, Hullett, Gullett, Cullen, Coslett

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Where is the Cullett family from?

You can see how Cullett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cullett families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 2 Cullett families living in Worcestershire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cullett's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Cullett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cullett 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 Cullett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cullett. 50% of Cullett men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 560 census records available for the last name Cullett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cullett 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 76 immigration records available for the last name Cullett. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 94 military records available for the last name Cullett. For the veterans among your Cullett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullett lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2003, in the United States, Cullett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Cullett in 1955 was 47, and 84 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cullett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cullett 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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