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Cunninghamel Family History

Cunninghamel 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: Cunningham, Burningham, Winningham, Cummingham, Cunnington

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Where is the Cunninghamel family from?

You can see how Cunninghamel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunninghamel family name was found in Scotland in 1881. In 1881 there were 8 Cunninghamel families living in Inverness-shire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Cunninghamel's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Cunninghamel families in 1881.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunninghamel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 14 census records available for the last name Cunninghamel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunninghamel 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 Cunninghamel. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Cunninghamel. For the veterans among your Cunninghamel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunninghamel lifespan?

Average Cunninghamel life expectancy in 1974 was 88 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunninghamel 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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