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Sunkley Family History

Sunkley 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: Dunkley, Bunkley, Buckley, Huntley, Sankey, Winkley, Kunkler, Hunkler

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Where is the Sunkley family from?

You can see how Sunkley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunkley family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sunkley family living in Arkansas. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sunkley's in USA. Arkansas and 2 other states had the highest population of Sunkley families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunkley 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 10 census records available for the last name Sunkley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunkley 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 Sunkley. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sunkley. For the veterans among your Sunkley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sunkley

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