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Sunahara Family History

Sunahara Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Sugawara, Kuwahara, Sugihara, Kurihara, Sinatra, Miyahara, Uehara

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Where is the Sunahara family from?

You can see how Sunahara families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunahara family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sunahara families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sunahara families living in Warwickshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunahara's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sunahara families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunahara surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sunahara ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sunahara family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 243 census records available for the last name Sunahara. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunahara 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 274 immigration records available for the last name Sunahara. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 132 military records available for the last name Sunahara. For the veterans among your Sunahara ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunahara lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sunahara life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sunahara in 1964 was 87, and 61 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sunahara

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunahara 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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