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Cunnea Family History

Cunnea 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: Gunner, Bunney, Dunne, Conner, Tunney, Cunneen, Runner, Cunha, Dunner

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Where is the Cunnea family from?

You can see how Cunnea families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnea family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cunnea families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cunnea families living in Ohio. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cunnea's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cunnea families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunnea 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 Cunnea ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Lawyer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cunnea. 34% of Cunnea men worked as a Lawyer and 100% of Cunnea women worked as a Teacher.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Lawyer
    34%
  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Cunnea family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Cunnea. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnea 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 92 immigration records available for the last name Cunnea. 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 29 military records available for the last name Cunnea. For the veterans among your Cunnea ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunnea lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cunnea life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cunnea in 1966 was 59, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunnea 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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