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Cunis Family History

Cunis 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: Kunis, Tunis, Unis, Danis, Curtis, Annis, Manis, Duris, Muni, Rubis

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Where is the Cunis family from?

You can see how Cunis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cunis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 8 Cunis families living in London. This was about 73% of all the recorded Cunis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cunis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunis 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 Cunis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cunis. 75% of Cunis 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Private Means
    25%

What Cunis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cunis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunis 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 225 immigration records available for the last name Cunis. 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 79 military records available for the last name Cunis. For the veterans among your Cunis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunis lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2002, in the United States, Cunis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Cunis in 1962 was 51, and 95 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cunis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunis 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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