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Cuhran Family History

Cuhran 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: Curran, Cohran, Chan, Cochran, Thran, Uran, Turan, Cohan, Juran

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Where is the Cuhran family from?

You can see how Cuhran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuhran family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cuhran families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 3 Cuhran families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cuhran's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cuhran families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Cuhran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuhran 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Cuhran. 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 22 military records available for the last name Cuhran. For the veterans among your Cuhran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuhran lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2002, in the United States, Cuhran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Cuhran in 1974 was 62, and 56 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuhran 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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