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Cunard Name Meaning

English: from the Old English personal name Cyneheard, composed of the elements cyne ‘royal’, ‘kingly’ + heard ‘hardy’, ‘brave’, ‘strong’. In some instances probably an Americanized form of German Kunert.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Conard, Huard, Henard, Manard, Chard, Dubard, Guinard, Connard, Card

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Cunard Family Origin

Where is the Cunard family from?

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1840
    1920
    You can see how Cunard families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunard family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cunard families were found in the USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Cunard families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 33% of all the recorded Cunard's in the USA. Pennsylvania and 1 other state had the highest population of Cunard families in 1840.
    Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cunard surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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    Cunard Family Occupations

    What did your Cunard ancestors do for a living?

    In 1880, the most common Cunard occupation in the USA was Farmer. 55% of Cunard's were Farmers. Farmer, Barber and Agt Boston Trade were the top 3 reported jobs worked by Cunard. A less common occupation for the Cunard family was Car Condr..

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    • Farmer

      55%

    • Barber

      10%

    • Agt Boston Trade

      5%

    • Car Condr.

      5%

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

    Cunard Historical Records

    What Cunard family records will you find?

    Census Record

    There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cunard. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunard census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

    Search 1940's US census records for Cunard

    Passenger List

    There are 642 immigration records available for the last name Cunard. 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 Card

    There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Cunard. For the veterans among your Cunard ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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    Cunard Life Expectancy

    What is the average Cunard lifespan?

    Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cunard life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cunard in 1953 was 45, and 48 in 2004.

    View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cunard

    An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunard ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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