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Sunye Family History

Sunye 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: Sunde, Sun, Bunde, Sund, Senne, Nye, June, Runge, Aune, Bunce

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Where is the Sunye family from?

You can see how Sunye families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunye family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Sunye families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunye's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sunye families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunye 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 33 census records available for the last name Sunye. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunye 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Sunye. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sunye. For the veterans among your Sunye ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunye lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Sunye life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Sunye in 1972 was 74, and 95 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunye 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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