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Cueny Family History

Cueny 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, Kueny, Chen, Cheng, Cueto, Ruen, Cerny, Chene, Cheney, Couey

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Where is the Cueny family from?

You can see how Cueny families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cueny family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cueny families were found in USA in 1880. In 1871 there were 3 Cueny families living in Renfrewshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cueny's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Cueny families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cueny 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 Cueny ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cueny. 100% of Cueny men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Cueny women worked as a Clerk.

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Cueny family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 224 census records available for the last name Cueny. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cueny 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Cueny. 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 24 military records available for the last name Cueny. For the veterans among your Cueny ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cueny lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2002, in the United States, Cueny life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cueny in 1967 was 83, and 85 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cueny 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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