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Cunnean Family History

Cunnean 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, Muntean, Cannan, Cunnane, Cunanan, Dunstan, Cannon, Cullen

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Where is the Cunnean family from?

You can see how Cunnean families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnean family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Cunnean family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunnean's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cunnean families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cunnean. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnean 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Cunnean. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cunnean. For the veterans among your Cunnean ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunnean lifespan?

Average Cunnean life expectancy in 2003 was 21 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunnean 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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