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Cunnaan Family History

Cunnaan 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: Cunneen, Canaan, Cannan, Cunnane, Cunanan, Dunnagan, Dunstan, Cannon

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Where is the Cunnaan family from?

You can see how Cunnaan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnaan family name was found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 5 Cunnaan families living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunnaan's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Cunnaan families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 13 census records available for the last name Cunnaan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnaan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Cunnaan. 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 1 military records available for the last name Cunnaan. For the veterans among your Cunnaan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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