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Cuni Family History

Cuni 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: Muni, Cui, Cuny, Cini, Chi, Cane, Yun, Sun, Mun, Lund

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Where is the Cuni family from?

You can see how Cuni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuni family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cuni families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cuni families living in Staffordshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cuni's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Cuni families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuni 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 Cuni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cuni. 100% of Cuni men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cuni women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Cuni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 596 census records available for the last name Cuni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuni 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 419 immigration records available for the last name Cuni. 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 250 military records available for the last name Cuni. For the veterans among your Cuni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuni lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Cuni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cuni in 1963 was 69, and 51 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuni 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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