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Cunliff Family History

Cunliff Name Meaning

see Cunliffe .

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


Similar surnames: Cunniff, Cunliffe, Cundiff, Cliff, Conniff, Califf, Caniff, Cunniffe

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Where is the Cunliff family from?

You can see how Cunliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cunliff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Cunliff families living in Rhode Island. This was about 56% of all the recorded Cunliff's in USA. Rhode Island had the highest population of Cunliff families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunliff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cunliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cunliff. 43% of Cunliff men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    43%
  • Mechanic
    29%
  • Carpenter
    29%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cunliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunliff 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 340 immigration records available for the last name Cunliff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 179 military records available for the last name Cunliff. For the veterans among your Cunliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunliff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Cunliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Cunliff in 1965 was 87, and 83 in 2001.

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