Origins of the Cuniff surname

About the Cuniffs

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    In 1921, most Cuniffs lived in yorkshire

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    What are the most common Cuniff first names?

    John

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    Margaret

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    Common jobs for Cuniffs

    Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

    Commmon female occupations for Cuniffs in 1921

    Domestic Servant

    2

    Screw Turner

    2

    Boot Fitter

    1

    Charwoman

    1

    Cotton Minder

    1

    Commmon male occupations for Cuniffs in 1921

    General Labourer

    3

    Agricultural Labourer

    2

    Coal Miner

    2

    Hurrier At Pit (Below)

    2

    Weaver Of Cotton

    2

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