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Mccullah Family History

Mccullah Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of McCullough or Scottish McCulloch or McKellar.

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


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Where is the Mccullah family from?

You can see how Mccullah families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccullah family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Mccullah families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Mccullah families living in London. This was about 37% of all the recorded Mccullah's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Mccullah families in 1891.
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What did your Mccullah ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Mccullah. 28% of Mccullah men worked as a Farmer and 16% of Mccullah women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Mccullah 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
    28%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Truck Driver
    11%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    16%
  • Housewife
    16%
  • Housework
    16%
  • Waitress
    12%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Mccullah. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccullah 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 240 immigration records available for the last name Mccullah. 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 858 military records available for the last name Mccullah. For the veterans among your Mccullah ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccullah lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Mccullah life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Mccullah in 1944 was 36, and 77 in 2004.

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