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Cullis Family History

Cullis Surname Meaning

English: variant of Collis.

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


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Where is the Cullis family from?

You can see how Cullis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cullis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 81 Cullis families living in Cornwall. This was about 15% of all the recorded Cullis's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Cullis families in 1891.
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What did your Cullis 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 Cullis. 15% of Cullis men worked as a General Labourer and 79% of Cullis women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cullis were Lorry Driver and Incapacitated.

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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
    15%
  • Stationary Engine Driver
    8%
  • Carpenter
    8%
  • Lorry Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    79%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

What Cullis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 11,000 census records available for the last name Cullis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cullis 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cullis. 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 801 military records available for the last name Cullis. For the veterans among your Cullis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cullis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cullis in 1962 was 58, and 55 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cullis 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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