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Cunnall Family History

Cunnall 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: Cundall, Gunnell, Hudnall, Bunnell, Munhall, Tunnell, Funnell

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Where is the Cunnall family from?

You can see how Cunnall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnall family name was found in the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1891. The most Cunnall families were found in Scotland in 1861. In 1891 there were 3 Cunnall families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunnall's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Cunnall families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 21 census records available for the last name Cunnall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnall 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Cunnall. 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 Cunnall. For the veterans among your Cunnall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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