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Cuniak Family History

Cuniak 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: Cunico, Cusick, Tunick, Gunia, Cunha, Unick, Kunik, Kusiak, Ciak

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Where is the Cuniak family from?

You can see how Cuniak families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuniak family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cuniak families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cuniak family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cuniak's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cuniak families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuniak surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Cuniak family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12 census records available for the last name Cuniak. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuniak 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Cuniak. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cuniak. For the veterans among your Cuniak ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuniak lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Cuniak life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cuniak in 1966 was 71, and 81 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuniak 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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