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Sunel Family History

Sunel 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: Sunkel, Sun, Kunkel, Sund, Kusel, Savel, Sandel, Rubel, Aubel, Kugel

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Where is the Sunel family from?

You can see how Sunel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunel family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sunel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sunel family living in California. This was about 14% of all the recorded Sunel's in USA. California and 6 other states had the highest population of Sunel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 97 census records available for the last name Sunel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunel 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sunel. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sunel. For the veterans among your Sunel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunel lifespan?

Between 1978 and 1996, in the United States, Sunel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sunel in 1978 was 75, and 92 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunel 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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