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Cutcliffe Family History

Cutcliffe Surname Meaning

English (Devon): habitational name from a lost place probably in the manor of Cove in Tiverton.

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


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Where is the Cutcliffe family from?

You can see how Cutcliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cutcliffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cutcliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 121 Cutcliffe families living in Devon. This was about 44% of all the recorded Cutcliffe's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Cutcliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Cutcliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cutcliffe. 100% of Cutcliffe men worked as a General Labourer and 70% of Cutcliffe 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    70%
  • Household Duties
    9%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    7%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cutcliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cutcliffe 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 471 immigration records available for the last name Cutcliffe. 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 562 military records available for the last name Cutcliffe. For the veterans among your Cutcliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cutcliffe lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Cutcliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Cutcliffe in 1956 was 57, and 91 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cutcliffe 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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