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Cunka Family History

Cunka 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: Cunha, Kunka, Cuda, Munk, Chupka, Kuna, Cuba, Punke, Munda, Bunda

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Where is the Cunka family from?

You can see how Cunka families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunka family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Cunka families living in Massachusetts. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cunka's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Cunka families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunka 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 Cunka ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cunka family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 212 census records available for the last name Cunka. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunka 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 77 immigration records available for the last name Cunka. 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 14 military records available for the last name Cunka. For the veterans among your Cunka ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunka lifespan?

Average Cunka life expectancy in 1984 was 83 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunka 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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