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Cuneen Family History

Cuneen Surname 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: Cunneen, Cullen, Lunden, Munden, Munsen, Bunten, Dineen, Queen, Kneen

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Where is the Cuneen family from?

You can see how Cuneen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuneen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Cuneen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 6 Cuneen families living in New Brunswick. This was about 86% of all the recorded Cuneen's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Cuneen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuneen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cuneen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cuneen. 50% of Cuneen men worked as a Truck Driver and 50% of Cuneen women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cuneen were Farmer and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Stenographer
    50%

What Cuneen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cuneen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuneen 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 131 immigration records available for the last name Cuneen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 137 military records available for the last name Cuneen. For the veterans among your Cuneen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuneen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Cuneen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Cuneen in 1965 was 74, and 35 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuneen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuneen 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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