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Sunty Family History

Sunty 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: Sundy, Santy, Sun, Hunt, Sully, Sund, Bunt, Dunay, Santry, Monty

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Where is the Sunty family from?

You can see how Sunty families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunty family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Sunty family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunty's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sunty families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunty 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 72 census records available for the last name Sunty. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunty 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 Sunty. 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 Sunty. For the veterans among your Sunty ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunty lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1996, in the United States, Sunty life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sunty in 1967 was 82, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunty 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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