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Cunningam Family History

Cunningam Name 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: Cunningham, Cunning, Nanninga, Cunnington, Dunning, Canning, Gunning

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Where is the Cunningam family from?

You can see how Cunningam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunningam family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cunningam families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Cunningam families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cunningam's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Cunningam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunningam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cunningam ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Cunningam ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 214 census records available for the last name Cunningam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunningam 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Cunningam. 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 49 military records available for the last name Cunningam. For the veterans among your Cunningam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunningam lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1992, in the United States, Cunningam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Cunningam in 1971 was 90, and 76 in 1992.

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