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Cunden Family History

Cunden 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: Lunden, Munden, Cowden, Carden, Bunde, Burden, Gulden, Cullen, Linden

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Where is the Cunden family from?

You can see how Cunden families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunden family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cunden families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 3 Cunden families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Cunden's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cunden families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 256 census records available for the last name Cunden. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunden 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Cunden. 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 8 military records available for the last name Cunden. For the veterans among your Cunden ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunden 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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