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Cunninger Family History

Cunninger 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: Wenninger, Kundinger, Cloninger, Henninger, Penninger, Munsinger

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Where is the Cunninger family from?

You can see how Cunninger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunninger family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Cunninger families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cunninger's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cunninger families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunninger 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 56 census records available for the last name Cunninger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunninger 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Cunninger. 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 3 military records available for the last name Cunninger. For the veterans among your Cunninger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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