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Cunnane Family History

Cunnane Surname Meaning

Irish (Mayo and Sligo): Anglicized form of Gaelic Ó Cuineáin (see Queenan).

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


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Where is the Cunnane family from?

You can see how Cunnane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunnane family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cunnane families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 2 Cunnane families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cunnane's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Cunnane families in 1911.
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What did your Cunnane ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cunnane. 27% of Cunnane men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Cunnane women worked as a 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

  • Laborer
    27%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Attendant
    14%
  • Painter
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Cunnane family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Cunnane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunnane 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Cunnane. 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 372 military records available for the last name Cunnane. For the veterans among your Cunnane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunnane lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Cunnane life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cunnane in 1952 was 51, and 73 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunnane 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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