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Sunnen Family History

Sunnen 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: Sonnen, Senne, Gunner, Dennen, Sanden, Bunney, Sunder, Tannen, Dunne

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Where is the Sunnen family from?

You can see how Sunnen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunnen family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sunnen families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Sunnen families living in Hampshire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Sunnen's in United Kingdom. Hampshire had the highest population of Sunnen families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 153 census records available for the last name Sunnen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunnen 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 80 immigration records available for the last name Sunnen. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sunnen. For the veterans among your Sunnen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunnen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Sunnen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sunnen in 1971 was 67, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunnen 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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