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Cuttrell Family History

Cuttrell 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: Luttrell, Cottrell, Cutrell, Cuthrell, Bottrell, Cantrell, Cotterell

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Where is the Cuttrell family from?

You can see how Cuttrell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuttrell family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cuttrell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Cuttrell families living in New Jersey. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cuttrell's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Cuttrell families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuttrell surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cuttrell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cuttrell. 50% of Cuttrell men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Cuttrell women worked as a Maid. .

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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
    50%
  • Painter
    25%
  • Manager
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    100%
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What Cuttrell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 570 census records available for the last name Cuttrell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuttrell 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Cuttrell. 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 79 military records available for the last name Cuttrell. For the veterans among your Cuttrell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuttrell lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cuttrell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cuttrell in 1964 was 93, and 54 in 2004.

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