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Cunnion Name Meaning

from Ó Cuineáin see Queenan .

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


Similar surnames: Runnion, Cannon, Cunniff, Cunneen, Hennion, Gunion, Mannion, Canion

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Where is the Cunnion family from?

You can see how Cunnion families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnion family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cunnion families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there was 1 Cunnion family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunnion's in USA. New York had the highest population of Cunnion families in 1840.
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What did your Cunnion ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rancher and Chamber Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cunnion. 50% of Cunnion men worked as a Rancher and 50% of Cunnion women worked as a Chamber Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cunnion were Farmer and Teacher. .

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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

  • Rancher
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Chamber Maid
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cunnion. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnion 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 255 immigration records available for the last name Cunnion. 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 204 military records available for the last name Cunnion. For the veterans among your Cunnion ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunnion lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Cunnion life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Cunnion in 1966 was 74, and 84 in 2004.

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