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Cunyngham Family History

Cunyngham 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, Cummingham, Laningham, Burnham, Langham

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Where is the Cunyngham family from?

You can see how Cunyngham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunyngham family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cunyngham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Cunyngham families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 71% of all the recorded Cunyngham's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Cunyngham families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 421 census records available for the last name Cunyngham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunyngham 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Cunyngham. 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 28 military records available for the last name Cunyngham. For the veterans among your Cunyngham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunyngham lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunyngham 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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