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Cundan Family History

Cundan 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: Cuda, Duncan, Condon, Dundon, Bunyan, Munda, Bunda, Lunden, Munden

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Where is the Cundan family from?

You can see how Cundan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cundan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cundan families were found in and USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Cundan family living in Maryland. This was 100% of all the recorded Cundan's in USA. Maryland had the highest population of Cundan families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 20 census records available for the last name Cundan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cundan 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 33 immigration records available for the last name Cundan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cundan. For the veterans among your Cundan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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