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Cunther Family History

Cunther 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: Gunther, Cutrer, Cutler, Ruther, Canter, Luther, Panther, Center

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Where is the Cunther family from?

You can see how Cunther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunther family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cunther families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Cunther families living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunther's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Cunther families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 69 census records available for the last name Cunther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunther 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Cunther. 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 25 military records available for the last name Cunther. For the veterans among your Cunther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunther lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunther 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cunther

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