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Cunington Family History

Cunington 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: Cunnington, Curington, Covington, Huntington, Henington, Ludington

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Where is the Cunington family from?

You can see how Cunington families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunington family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Cunington families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Cunington families living in Kent. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cunington's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Cunington families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 637 census records available for the last name Cunington. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunington 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Cunington. 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 30 military records available for the last name Cunington. For the veterans among your Cunington ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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