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Cunnig Family History

Cunnig 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: Cunning, Cunniff, Dunning, Monnig, Canning, Gunning, Running, Nennig

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Where is the Cunnig family from?

You can see how Cunnig families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnig family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cunnig families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Cunnig family living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunnig's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Cunnig families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunnig surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Cunnig. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnig 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 396 immigration records available for the last name Cunnig. 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 Cunnig. For the veterans among your Cunnig ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunnig lifespan?

Between 1990 and 1994, in the United States, Cunnig life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Cunnig in 1990 was 44, and 40 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunnig 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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