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Cunnigan Family History

Cunnigan 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, Hannigan, Culligan, Hennigan, Lannigan, Dunnagan, Finnigan

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Where is the Cunnigan family from?

You can see how Cunnigan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnigan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cunnigan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cunnigan families living in Warwickshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cunnigan's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Cunnigan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunnigan 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 Cunnigan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cunnigan. 25% of Cunnigan men worked as a 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

  • Labor
    25%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Farming
    25%

What Cunnigan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cunnigan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnigan 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 89 immigration records available for the last name Cunnigan. 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 89 military records available for the last name Cunnigan. For the veterans among your Cunnigan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunnigan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cunnigan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Cunnigan in 1962 was 20, and 65 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cunnigan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunnigan 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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