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Sunrider Family History

Sunrider 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: Strider, Sunder, Snider, Schrider, Sneider, Shrider, Surridge, Rider

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Where is the Sunrider family from?

You can see how Sunrider families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunrider family name was found in Scotland in 1861. In 1861 there were 3 Sunrider families living in Fife. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunrider's in Scotland. Fife had the highest population of Sunrider families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunrider surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Sunrider family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Sunrider. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunrider 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sunrider. 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 Sunrider. For the veterans among your Sunrider ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunrider lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Sunrider life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sunrider in 1972 was 86, and 86 in 1998.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunrider 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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