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Vuncannon Family History

Vuncannon Surname Meaning

Probably an altered form of Irish Concannon. This surname is found predominantly in NC. Compare Voncannon Fincannon.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Vuncannon family from?

You can see how Vuncannon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Vuncannon family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Vuncannon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 12 Vuncannon families living in North Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Vuncannon's in USA. North Carolina had the highest population of Vuncannon families in 1840.
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What did your Vuncannon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Vuncannon. 31% of Vuncannon men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Vuncannon women worked as a 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    28%
  • Saw Mill
    7%
  • Truck Driver
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

What Vuncannon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Vuncannon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Vuncannon 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Vuncannon. 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 403 military records available for the last name Vuncannon. For the veterans among your Vuncannon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Vuncannon lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Vuncannon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Vuncannon in 1953 was 60, and 74 in 2004.

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