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Cuniffe Family History

Cuniffe Surname Meaning

from Mac Conduibh see Cunniffe.

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


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Where is the Cuniffe family from?

You can see how Cuniffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuniffe family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cuniffe families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Cuniffe families living in Lancashire. This was about 63% of all the recorded Cuniffe's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cuniffe families in 1891.
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What did your Cuniffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cuniffe. 100% of Cuniffe men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Cuniffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cuniffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 534 census records available for the last name Cuniffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuniffe 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Cuniffe. 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 58 military records available for the last name Cuniffe. For the veterans among your Cuniffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuniffe lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Cuniffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cuniffe in 1968 was 67, and 92 in 2000.

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