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Cunninghame Family History

Cunninghame Surname Meaning

see Cunningham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cunninghame family from?

You can see how Cunninghame families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunninghame family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cunninghame families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 8 Cunninghame families living in Isle of Man. This was about 53% of all the recorded Cunninghame's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Cunninghame families in 1891.
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What did your Cunninghame ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cunninghame. 75% of Cunninghame women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cunninghame. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunninghame 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 819 immigration records available for the last name Cunninghame. 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 214 military records available for the last name Cunninghame. For the veterans among your Cunninghame ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunninghame lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Cunninghame life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1965. The average life expectancy for Cunninghame in 1964 was 69, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunninghame 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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