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Mccullagh Family History

Mccullagh Surname Meaning

Irish (especially Ulster): variant of McCullough.

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


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Where is the Mccullagh family from?

You can see how Mccullagh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccullagh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccullagh families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 46 Mccullagh families living in Lancashire. This was about 34% of all the recorded Mccullagh's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Mccullagh families in 1891.
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What did your Mccullagh 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 Mccullagh. 50% of Mccullagh men worked as a General Labourer and 80% of Mccullagh women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccullagh were Insurance Agent and Incapacitated.

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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
    50%
  • Physician surgeon
    25%
  • Insurance Agent
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Housewife
    6%
  • Incapacitated
    3%

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Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Mccullagh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccullagh 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Mccullagh. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Mccullagh. For the veterans among your Mccullagh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccullagh lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Mccullagh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1968. The average life expectancy for Mccullagh in 1954 was 54, and 61 in 2004.

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