This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Cunnican family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Cunnican Family History

Cunnican 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: Dunnigan, Duncan, Cunico, Cunniff, Cullivan, Connick, Cunneen

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Cunnican family from?

You can see how Cunnican families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnican family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cunnican families were found in Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 4 Cunnican families living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunnican's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cunnican families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunnican surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What Cunnican family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Cunnican. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnican census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Cunnican

Passenger Lists

There are 2 immigration records available for the last name Cunnican. 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.

View all Cunnican immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cunnican. For the veterans among your Cunnican ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Cunnican military records

You've only scratched the surface of Cunnican family history

Discover More

What is the average Cunnican lifespan?

Average Cunnican life expectancy in 1976 was 77 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cunnican

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunnican 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Cunnican family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial