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Origins of the Cuningham surname

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About the Cuninghams

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Where do most Cuninghams live?

In 1921, most Cuninghams lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Cuninghams

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We have 4,360 records for the Cuningham surname. The oldest one dates back to 1751.

Who were Cuninghams most likely to marry?

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What are the most common Cuningham first names?

  • John
  • James
  • Mary
  • Margaret

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Common jobs for Cuninghams

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

Common Female occupations for Cuninghams in 1921
F S

27

Dressmaker

22

Servant

20

Domestic Servant

18

Charwoman

16

Common Male occupations for Cuninghams in 1921
Coal Miner

69

Fisherman

39

Tailor

20

Weaver

19

Writer

19

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