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Sunia Family History

Sunia 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: Subia, Gunia, Sonia, Sunga, Suniga, Sun, Sund, Senna, Sui, Muni

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Where is the Sunia family from?

You can see how Sunia families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunia family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sunia families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 6 Sunia families living in California. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sunia's in USA. California had the highest population of Sunia families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunia 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 179 census records available for the last name Sunia. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunia 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sunia. 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 21 military records available for the last name Sunia. For the veterans among your Sunia ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunia lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Sunia life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sunia in 1970 was 71, and 67 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunia 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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