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Mccullugh Family History

Mccullugh 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: Mccullough, Mccullagh, Mcculloch, Mccullah, Mcculloh, Mccullum

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Where is the Mccullugh family from?

You can see how Mccullugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mccullugh family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Mccullugh families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Mccullugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 42% of all the recorded Mccullugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Mccullugh families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Mccullugh surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Mccullugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Mccullugh. 43% of Mccullugh men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Salesman
    29%
  • Laborer
    29%
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What Mccullugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 831 census records available for the last name Mccullugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mccullugh 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Mccullugh. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 110 military records available for the last name Mccullugh. For the veterans among your Mccullugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Mccullugh lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Mccullugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Mccullugh in 1958 was 70, and 80 in 2002.

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