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Cunniffe Family History

Cunniffe Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Cunniff.

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


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Where is the Cunniffe family from?

You can see how Cunniffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cunniffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Cunniffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Cunniffe family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Cunniffe's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Cunniffe families in 1911.
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What did your Cunniffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cunniffe. 40% of Cunniffe men worked as a General Labourer and 75% of Cunniffe women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cunniffe were Joiner and Cotton Weaver.

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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 1939

  • General Labourer
    40%
  • Plasterer
    20%
  • Builders Labourer
    20%
  • Joiner
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%
  • Paid Domestic Servant
    5%
  • Cotton Weaver
    5%

What Cunniffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cunniffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cunniffe 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 Cunniffe. 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 524 military records available for the last name Cunniffe. For the veterans among your Cunniffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cunniffe lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Cunniffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Cunniffe in 1962 was 66, and 88 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cunniffe 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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