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Cuthbertson Family History

Cuthbertson Surname Meaning

English and Scottish: patronymic from the personal name Cudbert (see Cuthbert).

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


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Where is the Cuthbertson family from?

You can see how Cuthbertson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuthbertson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cuthbertson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 356 Cuthbertson families living in Durham. This was about 31% of all the recorded Cuthbertson's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Cuthbertson families in 1891.
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What did your Cuthbertson 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 Cuthbertson. 16% of Cuthbertson men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Cuthbertson women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cuthbertson were Retired and Unpaid Domestic.

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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
    16%
  • Incapacitated
    13%
  • Chartered Accountant
    5%
  • Retired
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Shorthand Typist
    2%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    2%

What Cuthbertson family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 43,000 census records available for the last name Cuthbertson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuthbertson 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Cuthbertson. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Cuthbertson. For the veterans among your Cuthbertson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuthbertson lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Cuthbertson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cuthbertson in 1944 was 42, and 69 in 2004.

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