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Cullom Family History

Cullom Name Meaning

English (Hampshire): variant of Cullum . This form of the surname is rare in Britain.

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


Similar surnames: Cullum, Culton, Cullin, Cullen, Kellom, Fullam, Cull, Cullis, Malcom

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Where is the Cullom family from?

You can see how Cullom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cullom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cullom families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Cullom families living in Maryland. This was about 30% of all the recorded Cullom's in USA. Maryland and 1 other state had the highest population of Cullom families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cullom 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 Cullom ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cullom. 22% of Cullom men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Cullom women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cullom were Laborer and Seamstress. .

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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
    22%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    18%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Stenographer
    15%
  • Seamstress
    11%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cullom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cullom 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Cullom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cullom. For the veterans among your Cullom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cullom lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Cullom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cullom in 1949 was 49, and 76 in 2004.

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