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Suni Family History

Suni 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: Sun, Sund, Sui, Muni, Suri, Soni, Sani, Susi, Sung, Song

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Where is the Suni family from?

You can see how Suni families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suni family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Suni families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Suni's in USA. New York had the highest population of Suni families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suni 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 Suni ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suni. 50% of Suni men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Suni women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Suni family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 383 census records available for the last name Suni. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suni 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Suni. 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 53 military records available for the last name Suni. For the veterans among your Suni ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suni lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1999, in the United States, Suni life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Suni in 1955 was 61, and 58 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suni

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suni 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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