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Cunes Family History

Cunes Surname 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: Kunes, Cuneo, Funes, Cones, Nunes, Cane, Hines, Mones, Fones, June

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Where is the Cunes family from?

You can see how Cunes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunes family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cunes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1841 there were 2 Cunes families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunes's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cunes families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunes 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 Cunes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cunes. 100% of Cunes 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Cunes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunes 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 330 immigration records available for the last name Cunes. 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 105 military records available for the last name Cunes. For the veterans among your Cunes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunes lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2000, in the United States, Cunes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cunes in 1970 was 69, and 56 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunes 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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