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Cutshaw Family History

Cutshaw Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Gottschall (see Gottschalk).

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


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Where is the Cutshaw family from?

You can see how Cutshaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cutshaw family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cutshaw families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Cutshaw families living in Lancashire. This was about 95% of all the recorded Cutshaw's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cutshaw families in 1891.
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What did your Cutshaw ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cutshaw. 80% of Cutshaw 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
    80%
  • Home Duties
    20%

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cutshaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cutshaw 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 138 immigration records available for the last name Cutshaw. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cutshaw. For the veterans among your Cutshaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cutshaw lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Cutshaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cutshaw in 1950 was 42, and 71 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cutshaw 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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