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Cunha Family History

Cunha Surname Meaning

Portuguese: habitational name from any of numerous places called Cunha; the ancient form of the placename is Cuinha probably meaning ‘kitchen’ (from Latin culina).

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Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Cunha family from?

You can see how Cunha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunha family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cunha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Cunha families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cunha's in USA. California had the highest population of Cunha families in 1880.
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What did your Cunha ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cunha. 25% of Cunha men worked as a Laborer and 11% of Cunha women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cunha were Carpenter and Stitcher.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    6%
  • Carpenter
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    11%
  • Housekeeper
    9%
  • Spinner
    7%
  • Stitcher
    7%

What Cunha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Cunha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunha 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Cunha. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Cunha. For the veterans among your Cunha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunha lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Cunha life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cunha in 1953 was 56, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunha 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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