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Sunnes Family History

Sunnes 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: Sannes, Senne, Gunner, Sonnen, Bunney, Sunder, Kunes, Dunne, Mannes

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Where is the Sunnes family from?

You can see how Sunnes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunnes family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sunnes families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Sunnes families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunnes's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sunnes families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunnes 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 Sunnes ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sunnes. 100% of Sunnes men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 240 census records available for the last name Sunnes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunnes 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sunnes. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sunnes. For the veterans among your Sunnes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunnes lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Sunnes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sunnes in 1968 was 56, and 95 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunnes 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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