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Cunking Family History

Cunking 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: Cunning, Cumming, Dunning, Bunting, Canning, Cutting, Lucking

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Census Records

There are 4 census records available for the last name Cunking. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunking 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Cunking. 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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There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cunking. For the veterans among your Cunking ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunking lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1999, in the United States, Cunking life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cunking in 1967 was 51, and 83 in 1999.

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