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Sunser Family History

Sunser 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: Sunder, Runser, Sunseri, Unser, Susser, Sulser, Summer, Manser

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Census Records

There are 86 census records available for the last name Sunser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunser 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sunser. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sunser. For the veterans among your Sunser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunser lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1995, in the United States, Sunser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sunser in 1975 was 61, and 66 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunser 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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