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Cutley Family History

Cutley 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: Curley, Cutler, Nutley, Utley, Sutley, Rutley, Outley, Culley, Cowley

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Where is the Cutley family from?

You can see how Cutley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cutley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cutley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Cutley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cutley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cutley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cutley 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 Cutley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cutley. 100% of Cutley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 710 census records available for the last name Cutley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cutley 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Cutley. 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 45 military records available for the last name Cutley. For the veterans among your Cutley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cutley lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2000, in the United States, Cutley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cutley in 1963 was 77, and 82 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cutley 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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