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Cuerden Family History

Cuerden Surname Meaning

from Cuerden (Lancs).

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cuerden family from?

You can see how Cuerden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuerden family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cuerden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 182 Cuerden families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cuerden's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cuerden families in 1891.
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What did your Cuerden ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cotton Spinner and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cuerden. 40% of Cuerden men worked as a Cotton Spinner and 81% of Cuerden women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cuerden were General Labourer and Housewife.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Cotton Spinner
    40%
  • Engineer Clerk
    20%
  • Hitro Glycerine Maker (heavy Worker
    20%
  • General Labourer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    81%
  • Cotton Weaver
    13%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    5%
  • Housewife
    4%

What Cuerden family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cuerden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuerden 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 180 immigration records available for the last name Cuerden. 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 175 military records available for the last name Cuerden. For the veterans among your Cuerden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuerden lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Cuerden life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cuerden in 1965 was 67, and 84 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuerden 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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