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Cucknell Family History

Cucknell 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: Bucknell, Bicknell, Cockrell, Becknell, Cornell, Carnell, Knell

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Where is the Cucknell family from?

You can see how Cucknell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cucknell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cucknell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cucknell families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cucknell's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cucknell families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 120 census records available for the last name Cucknell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cucknell 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cucknell. 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 50 military records available for the last name Cucknell. For the veterans among your Cucknell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cucknell lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cucknell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Cucknell in 1965 was 57, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cucknell 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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