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Cunnett Family History

Cunnett 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: Dunnett, Gunnett, Connett, Curnutt, Bennett, Gurnett, Carnett

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Where is the Cunnett family from?

You can see how Cunnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1880. The most Cunnett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cunnett family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunnett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Cunnett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunnett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cunnett ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cunnett. 100% of Cunnett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cunnett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 276 census records available for the last name Cunnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnett 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cunnett. 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 26 military records available for the last name Cunnett. For the veterans among your Cunnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunnett lifespan?

Average Cunnett life expectancy in 1973 was 57 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunnett 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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