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Cunney Family History

Cunney Surname Meaning

see Coyney. see Quinney.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cunney family from?

You can see how Cunney families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunney family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cunney families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cunney families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cunney's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cunney families in 1891.
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What did your Cunney ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cunney. 100% of Cunney men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farm Labor
    100%

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Census Records

There are 802 census records available for the last name Cunney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunney 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Cunney. 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 135 military records available for the last name Cunney. For the veterans among your Cunney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunney lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cunney life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cunney in 1964 was 63, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunney 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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