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Sunier Family History

Sunier 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: Sunder, Munier, Sonier, Saunier, Summer, Spier, Lanier, Hunger

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Where is the Sunier family from?

You can see how Sunier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunier family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sunier families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Sunier families living in Quebec. This was about 62% of all the recorded Sunier's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sunier families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunier surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sunier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sunier. 60% of Sunier men worked as a Laborer.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    60%
  • Farmer
    40%

What Sunier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 499 census records available for the last name Sunier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunier 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sunier. 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 82 military records available for the last name Sunier. For the veterans among your Sunier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sunier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1974, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sunier in 1963 was 70, and 89 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sunier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunier 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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