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Cunnigham Family History

Cunnigham Surname Meaning

Scottish and Irish (Donegal): variant of Cunningham.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cunnigham family from?

You can see how Cunnigham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnigham family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cunnigham families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Cunnigham families living in Isle of Man. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunnigham's in United Kingdom. Isle of Man had the highest population of Cunnigham families in 1891.
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What did your Cunnigham ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cunnigham. 100% of Cunnigham 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Cunnigham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnigham 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 717 immigration records available for the last name Cunnigham. 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 630 military records available for the last name Cunnigham. For the veterans among your Cunnigham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunnigham lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2003, in the United States, Cunnigham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Cunnigham in 1975 was 90, and 59 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunnigham 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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