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Cunnin Family History

Cunnin 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: Gunnin, Cunning, Cannon, Unwin, Cunniff, Bunin, Dunning, Cantin

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Where is the Cunnin family from?

You can see how Cunnin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cunnin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Cunnin families living in Middlesex. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cunnin's in United Kingdom. Middlesex had the highest population of Cunnin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunnin 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 Cunnin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cunnin. 50% of Cunnin men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

What Cunnin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cunnin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnin 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Cunnin. 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 134 military records available for the last name Cunnin. For the veterans among your Cunnin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunnin lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2004, in the United States, Cunnin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Cunnin in 1974 was 88, and 54 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cunnin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunnin 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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