This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cunier family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cunier Family History

Cunier 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: Munier, Lanier, Confer, Culver, Hunger, Gunner, Cuyler, Venier

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cunier family from?

You can see how Cunier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cunier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cunier family living in Middlesex. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunier's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cunier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cunier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cunier. 100% of Cunier men worked as a Farmer.

View Census Data for Cunier | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cunier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 355 census records available for the last name Cunier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunier census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Cunier

Passenger Lists

There are 29 immigration records available for the last name Cunier. 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.

View all Cunier immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 21 military records available for the last name Cunier. For the veterans among your Cunier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cunier military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cunier family history

Discover More

What is the average Cunier lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunier 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cunier family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial