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Cuns Family History

Cuns 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: Muns, Cuny, Kuns, Cane, Yun, Sun, Mun, Lund, Hunt, Gunn

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Where is the Cuns family from?

You can see how Cuns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuns family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cuns families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cuns family living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Cuns's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Cuns families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuns 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 166 census records available for the last name Cuns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuns 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Cuns. 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 20 military records available for the last name Cuns. For the veterans among your Cuns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuns lifespan?

Average Cuns life expectancy in 2002 was 34 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuns 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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