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Cuy Family History

Cuy 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: Guy, Cui, Luy, Cuny, Coy, Cue, Cay, Huy, Cua, Uy

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Where is the Cuy family from?

You can see how Cuy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cuy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cuy family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Cuy's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cuy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuy 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 Cuy ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Iron Foundry Estimating Clerk was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cuy. 100% of Cuy men worked as an Iron Foundry Estimating Clerk.

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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

  • Iron Foundry Estimating Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cuy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuy 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 237 immigration records available for the last name Cuy. 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 245 military records available for the last name Cuy. For the veterans among your Cuy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuy lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Cuy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Cuy in 1977 was 86, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuy 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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