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Cutchens Family History

Cutchens 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: Hutchens, Cutchins, Cutcher, Hutchins, Kitchens, Cutchin, Houtchens

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Where is the Cutchens family from?

You can see how Cutchens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cutchens family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cutchens families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Cutchens families living in Ayrshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cutchens's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cutchens families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cutchens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1861
  • 1871
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What did your Cutchens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cutchens. 34% of Cutchens men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

What Cutchens family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 760 census records available for the last name Cutchens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cutchens 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Cutchens. 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 137 military records available for the last name Cutchens. For the veterans among your Cutchens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cutchens lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cutchens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cutchens in 1958 was 35, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cutchens 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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