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Cuniff Family History

Cuniff 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: Cunniff, Caniff, Cundiff, Cuff, Cunico, Cliff, Mcniff, Cunliffe

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Where is the Cuniff family from?

You can see how Cuniff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuniff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cuniff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Cuniff families living in Staffordshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Cuniff's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Cuniff families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuniff 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 Cuniff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cuniff. 28% of Cuniff men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Cuniff women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cuniff were Mason and 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Salesman
    23%
  • Machinist
    17%
  • Mason
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    60%
  • Maid
    40%

What Cuniff family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cuniff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuniff 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 487 immigration records available for the last name Cuniff. 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 238 military records available for the last name Cuniff. For the veterans among your Cuniff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuniff lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Cuniff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cuniff in 1945 was 25, and 56 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuniff

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuniff 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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