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Sankunas Family History

Sankunas 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: Markunas, Sankaran, Sanna, Sakurai, Salinas, Sakuma, Antuna, Sardinas

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Where is the Sankunas family from?

You can see how Sankunas families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sankunas family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sankunas family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sankunas's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sankunas families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Sankunas. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sankunas 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sankunas. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sankunas. For the veterans among your Sankunas ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sankunas lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1974, in the United States, Sankunas life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sankunas in 1970 was 81, and 86 in 1974.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sankunas 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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