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Cuthrell Family History

Cuthrell Surname Meaning

English: variant of Cottrell.

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


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Where is the Cuthrell family from?

You can see how Cuthrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuthrell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cuthrell families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 8 Cuthrell families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Cuthrell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cuthrell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuthrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cuthrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cuthrell. 24% of Cuthrell men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Cuthrell women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cuthrell were Farm Laborer and Teacher.

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    19%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Labor
    9%
  • Teacher
    9%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cuthrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuthrell 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Cuthrell. 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 826 military records available for the last name Cuthrell. For the veterans among your Cuthrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuthrell lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Cuthrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Cuthrell in 1955 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuthrell 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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