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Cunninghan Family History

Cunninghan Surname Meaning

see Cunningham.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names of Ireland, 2021


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Where is the Cunninghan family from?

You can see how Cunninghan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunninghan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cunninghan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Cunninghan families living in London. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cunninghan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cunninghan families in 1891.
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What did your Cunninghan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cunninghan. 50% of Cunninghan men worked as a Builders Labourer and 100% of Cunninghan 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Labourer
    50%
  • Municipal Labourer Destman Heavy
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Cunninghan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunninghan 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Cunninghan. 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 549 military records available for the last name Cunninghan. For the veterans among your Cunninghan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunninghan lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Cunninghan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Cunninghan in 1967 was 80, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunninghan 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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