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Cukell Family History

Cukell 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: Kell, Guell, Cowell, Capell, Canell, Rudell, Cuello, Lubell, Quell

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Where is the Cukell family from?

You can see how Cukell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cukell family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1891 and 1920. The most Cukell families were found in USA in 1920, Canada in 1911, and Scotland in 1891. In 1891 there was 1 Cukell family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cukell's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cukell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cukell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cukell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Owener was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cukell. 100% of Cukell men worked as an Owener.

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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

  • Owener
    100%

What Cukell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Cukell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cukell 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cukell. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cukell. For the veterans among your Cukell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cukell lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cukell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cukell in 1962 was 84, and 93 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cukell 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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