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Sunkel Family History

Sunkel Surname Meaning

German: possibly a habitational name from Sunkeln in East Prussia.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sunkel family from?

You can see how Sunkel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunkel family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sunkel families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 13 Sunkel families living in Warwickshire. This was about 93% of all the recorded Sunkel's in United Kingdom. Warwickshire had the highest population of Sunkel families in 1891.
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What did your Sunkel ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sunkel. 50% of Sunkel men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sunkel women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sunkel were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    43%
  • Teacher
    29%
  • Housekeeper
    29%

What Sunkel family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sunkel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunkel 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Sunkel. 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 Sunkel. For the veterans among your Sunkel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunkel lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sunkel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sunkel in 1958 was 41, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunkel 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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