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Counihan Family History

Counihan Surname Meaning

Irish (Kerry): shortened Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuanacháin from a pet form of the personal name Cuana (see Cooney).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Counihan family from?

You can see how Counihan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Counihan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Counihan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Counihan families living in Devon. This was about 46% of all the recorded Counihan's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Counihan families in 1891.
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What did your Counihan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Counihan. 100% of Counihan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Counihan. 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 651 military records available for the last name Counihan. For the veterans among your Counihan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Counihan lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2004, in the United States, Counihan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Counihan in 1949 was 43, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Counihan 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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