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Sunagawa Family History

Sunagawa 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: Nagata, Sugawara, Santagata, Kagawa, Sinagra, Tagawa, Tanigawa

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Where is the Sunagawa family from?

You can see how Sunagawa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunagawa family name was found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there was 1 Sunagawa family living in British Columbia. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunagawa's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sunagawa families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunagawa 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 11 census records available for the last name Sunagawa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunagawa 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 55 immigration records available for the last name Sunagawa. 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 Sunagawa. For the veterans among your Sunagawa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunagawa lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2000, in the United States, Sunagawa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sunagawa in 1977 was 80, and 82 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunagawa 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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