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Cunnes Family History

Cunnes 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: Gunner, Bunney, Kunes, Dunne, Mannes, Conner, Tunney, Cunneen, Caines

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Where is the Cunnes family from?

You can see how Cunnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnes family name was found in the UK in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Cunnes families living in Yorkshire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Cunnes's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cunnes families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 68 census records available for the last name Cunnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnes 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Cunnes. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cunnes. For the veterans among your Cunnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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