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Cunnaghan Family History

Cunnaghan 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: Dunnagan, Conaghan, Cunningham, Kernaghan, Murnahan, Dunagan, Conahan

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Where is the Cunnaghan family from?

You can see how Cunnaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnaghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cunnaghan families were found in USA in 1920, United Kingdom in 1891, and Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Cunnaghan family living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunnaghan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cunnaghan families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Cunnaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnaghan 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Cunnaghan. 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 2 military records available for the last name Cunnaghan. For the veterans among your Cunnaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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