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Cunninham Family History

Cunninham 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, Burningham, Winningham, Cummingham, Cunning, Burnham

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Where is the Cunninham family from?

You can see how Cunninham families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunninham family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cunninham families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 4 Cunninham families living in Ohio. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cunninham's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Cunninham families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunninham surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cunninham ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cunninham. 100% of Cunninham men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Cunninham women worked as a Maid. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    25%
  • Secretary
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 891 census records available for the last name Cunninham. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunninham 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 106 immigration records available for the last name Cunninham. 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 99 military records available for the last name Cunninham. For the veterans among your Cunninham ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunninham lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1997, in the United States, Cunninham life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Cunninham in 1978 was 64, and 82 in 1997.

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