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Sunas Family History

Sunas 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: Jonas, Sun, Lucas, Sund, Sas, Minas, Dunay, Susan, Salas, Buras

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Where is the Sunas family from?

You can see how Sunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunas family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sunas families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there was 1 Sunas family living in Ross and Cromarty. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunas's in Scotland. Ross and Cromarty had the highest population of Sunas families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 131 census records available for the last name Sunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunas 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 86 immigration records available for the last name Sunas. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sunas. For the veterans among your Sunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunas lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2002, in the United States, Sunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sunas in 1971 was 71, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunas 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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