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Sunkett Family History

Sunkett 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: Plunkett, Burkett, Duckett, Puckett, Dunnett, Tuckett, Gunnett

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Where is the Sunkett family from?

You can see how Sunkett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunkett family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sunkett families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sunkett families living in Virginia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunkett's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sunkett families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunkett 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 Sunkett ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laundress was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sunkett. 100% of Sunkett women worked as a Laundress.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Sunkett family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Sunkett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunkett 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Sunkett. 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 50 military records available for the last name Sunkett. For the veterans among your Sunkett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunkett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Sunkett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sunkett in 1962 was 73, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sunkett

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunkett 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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