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Cunyus Family History

Cunyus 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: Cuny, Curtis, Cyrus, Julius, Claus, Knaus, Angus, Cunico, Cadmus

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Where is the Cunyus family from?

You can see how Cunyus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunyus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cunyus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cunyus families living in Texas. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cunyus's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Cunyus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunyus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cunyus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cunyus. 100% of Cunyus men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cunyus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 330 census records available for the last name Cunyus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunyus 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Cunyus. 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 258 military records available for the last name Cunyus. For the veterans among your Cunyus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunyus lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Cunyus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cunyus in 1964 was 58, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cunyus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunyus 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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