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Cunnincham Family History

Cunnincham 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: Cunningham, Burningham, Winningham, Cummingham, Cunnington

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Where is the Cunnincham family from?

You can see how Cunnincham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnincham family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1871. The most Cunnincham families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there was 1 Cunnincham family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunnincham's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cunnincham families in 1851.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 32 census records available for the last name Cunnincham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnincham 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 66 immigration records available for the last name Cunnincham. 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 138 military records available for the last name Cunnincham. For the veterans among your Cunnincham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunnincham lifespan?

Average Cunnincham life expectancy in 1974 was 90 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunnincham 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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