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Cutchaw Family History

Cutchaw 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: Cutshaw, Cutcher, Cutchall, Latchaw, Cutchin, Burcham, Outlaw, Buchan

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Where is the Cutchaw family from?

You can see how Cutchaw families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cutchaw family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Cutchaw families were found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 10 Cutchaw families living in Aberdeenshire. This was about 91% of all the recorded Cutchaw's in Scotland. Aberdeenshire had the highest population of Cutchaw families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cutchaw surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cutchaw family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Cutchaw. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cutchaw 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cutchaw. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cutchaw. For the veterans among your Cutchaw ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cutchaw lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1997, in the United States, Cutchaw life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cutchaw in 1975 was 77, and 80 in 1997.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cutchaw 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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