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Cul Family History

Cul Name Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Aul, Cui, Cal, Dul, Cue, Cull, Culp, Curl, Eul, Caul

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Where is the Cul family from?

You can see how Cul families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cul family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cul families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Cul family living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cul's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cul families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cul surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cul ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cul. 100% of Cul women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%
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Census Records

There are 605 census records available for the last name Cul. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cul 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Cul. 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 449 military records available for the last name Cul. For the veterans among your Cul ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cul lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1998, in the United States, Cul life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cul in 1990 was 79, and 76 in 1998.

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