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Cunaghan Family History

Cunaghan 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: Conaghan, Dunagan, Conahan, Cunanan, Monaghan, Chauhan, Jonathan

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Where is the Cunaghan family from?

You can see how Cunaghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunaghan family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cunaghan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunaghan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cunaghan families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 61 census records available for the last name Cunaghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunaghan 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Cunaghan. 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 7 military records available for the last name Cunaghan. For the veterans among your Cunaghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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