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Cunyan Family History

Cunyan 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: Bunyan, Munyan, Runyan, Duncan, Cuny, Cryan, Curran, Cunha, Canaan

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Where is the Cunyan family from?

You can see how Cunyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunyan family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cunyan families were found in USA in 1840. In 1840 there were 2 Cunyan families living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunyan's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cunyan families in 1840.
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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Cunyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunyan 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 4 immigration records available for the last name Cunyan. 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 10 military records available for the last name Cunyan. For the veterans among your Cunyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunyan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 1992, in the United States, Cunyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Cunyan in 1962 was 62, and 85 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunyan 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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