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Cunion Family History

Cunion 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: Gunion, Canion, Runion, Union, Cannon, Hunton, Condon, Dunton, Cunico

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Where is the Cunion family from?

You can see how Cunion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cunion families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Cunion families living in Yorkshire. This was about 73% of all the recorded Cunion's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cunion families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunion 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 Cunion ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cunion. 100% of Cunion women worked as an Unpaid Domestic.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic
    100%

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Census Records

There are 915 census records available for the last name Cunion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunion 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 69 immigration records available for the last name Cunion. 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 149 military records available for the last name Cunion. For the veterans among your Cunion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunion lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Cunion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cunion in 1962 was 75, and 73 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunion 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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