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Cunninghton Family History

Cunninghton 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: Cunnington, Dunnington, Huntington, Cunningham, Pennington

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Where is the Cunninghton family from?

You can see how Cunninghton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunninghton family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Cunninghton families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there was 1 Cunninghton family living in Ayrshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunninghton's in Scotland. Ayrshire had the highest population of Cunninghton families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 30 census records available for the last name Cunninghton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunninghton 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cunninghton. 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 18 military records available for the last name Cunninghton. For the veterans among your Cunninghton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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