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Cunan Family History

Cunan 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: Nunan, Canan, Guan, Duan, Gunn, Quan, Yuan, Cogan, Ruan, Cuda

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Where is the Cunan family from?

You can see how Cunan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cunan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 10 Cunan families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Cunan's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cunan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunan 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 Cunan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cunan. 72% of Cunan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Domestic Servant
    29%

What Cunan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cunan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunan 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cunan. 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 300 military records available for the last name Cunan. For the veterans among your Cunan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunan lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2000, in the United States, Cunan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cunan in 1965 was 75, and 93 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cunan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunan 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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