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Cuykendall Family History

Cuykendall 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: Coykendall, Kuykendall, Kendall, Cundall, Rubendall, Kirkendall

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Where is the Cuykendall family from?

You can see how Cuykendall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuykendall family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cuykendall families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 8 Cuykendall families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cuykendall's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cuykendall families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuykendall 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 Cuykendall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cuykendall. 32% of Cuykendall men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Manager
    25%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Mechanic
    13%

What Cuykendall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cuykendall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuykendall 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Cuykendall. 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 260 military records available for the last name Cuykendall. For the veterans among your Cuykendall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuykendall lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Cuykendall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cuykendall in 1958 was 51, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuykendall 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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