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Cuncliffe Family History

Cuncliffe Surname Meaning

see Cunliffe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cuncliffe family from?

You can see how Cuncliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuncliffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cuncliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 114 Cuncliffe families living in Lancashire. This was about 81% of all the recorded Cuncliffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cuncliffe families in 1891.
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What did your Cuncliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cuncliffe. 70% of Cuncliffe 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
    70%
  • Domestic Service
    5%
  • Unpaid House Duties
    5%
  • School Teacher
    5%

What Cuncliffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cuncliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuncliffe 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 157 immigration records available for the last name Cuncliffe. 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 106 military records available for the last name Cuncliffe. For the veterans among your Cuncliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuncliffe lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1996, in the United States, Cuncliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Cuncliffe in 1955 was 69, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuncliffe ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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