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Cutright Family History

Cutright Surname Meaning

Variant of Courtright a surname of Dutch origin. Probably also an altered form of English Cartwright.

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


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Where is the Cutright family from?

You can see how Cutright families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cutright family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cutright families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 18 Cutright families living in Virginia. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cutright's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Cutright families in 1840.
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What did your Cutright ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cutright. 29% of Cutright men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Cutright women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cutright were Farm Laborer and Waitress.

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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
    29%
  • Laborer
    22%
  • Miner
    7%
  • Farm Laborer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    24%
  • Housewife
    11%
  • Maid
    8%
  • Waitress
    7%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Cutright. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cutright 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Cutright. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cutright. For the veterans among your Cutright ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cutright lifespan?

Between 1941 and 2004, in the United States, Cutright life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cutright in 1941 was 33, and 71 in 2004.

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