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Cundell Family History

Cundell Surname Meaning

see Cundall.

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


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Where is the Cundell family from?

You can see how Cundell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cundell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cundell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 38 Cundell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 36% of all the recorded Cundell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cundell families in 1891.
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What did your Cundell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer Heavy Worker and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cundell. 45% of Cundell men worked as an Agricultural Labourer Heavy Worker and 75% of Cundell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cundell were Painter and Incapacitated.

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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

  • Agricultural Labourer Heavy Worker
    45%
  • Grocers Manager
    34%
  • Painter
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Domestic Servant
    6%
  • Private Means
    5%
  • Incapacitated
    5%

What Cundell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cundell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cundell 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 393 immigration records available for the last name Cundell. 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 279 military records available for the last name Cundell. For the veterans among your Cundell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cundell lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2000, in the United States, Cundell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Cundell in 1966 was 73, and 75 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cundell 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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