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Shunat Family History

Shunat 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: Hunt, Shumate, Sundt, Shutt, Shuart, Hnat, Hundt, Shuba, Shuman

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Where is the Shunat family from?

You can see how Shunat families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shunat family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Shunat families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Shunat families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Shunat's in USA. New York had the highest population of Shunat families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shunat surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shunat family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 33 census records available for the last name Shunat. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shunat 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 2 immigration records available for the last name Shunat. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Shunat. For the veterans among your Shunat ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shunat lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1992, in the United States, Shunat life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Shunat in 1989 was 64, and 80 in 1992.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shunat 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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