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Cunnien Family History

Cunnien 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: Cunneen, Cunniff, Gunnin, Runnion, Cunning, Cannon, Cullen, Gunner

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Where is the Cunnien family from?

You can see how Cunnien families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnien family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Cunnien family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunnien's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cunnien families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunnien 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 Cunnien ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Switchman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cunnien. 34% of Cunnien men worked as a Switchman.

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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

  • Switchman
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • New Worker
    34%

What Cunnien family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 191 census records available for the last name Cunnien. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnien 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Cunnien. 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 181 military records available for the last name Cunnien. For the veterans among your Cunnien ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunnien lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Cunnien life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Cunnien in 1969 was 84, and 88 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cunnien

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunnien 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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