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Cunna Family History

Cunna 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, Gunn, Hanna, Penna, Cuda, Senna, Nunn, Manna, Dunn, Menna

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Where is the Cunna family from?

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

There are 86 census records available for the last name Cunna. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunna 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Cunna. 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 23 military records available for the last name Cunna. For the veterans among your Cunna ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunna lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1969, in the United States, Cunna life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Cunna in 1962 was 65, and 73 in 1969.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunna 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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