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Sunkenberg Family History

Sunkenberg 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: Sonnenberg, Falkenberg, Guttenberg, Frankenberg, Lindenberg

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Where is the Sunkenberg family from?

You can see how Sunkenberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunkenberg family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sunkenberg families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sunkenberg's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sunkenberg families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Sunkenberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunkenberg 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Sunkenberg. 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 24 military records available for the last name Sunkenberg. For the veterans among your Sunkenberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunkenberg lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2000, in the United States, Sunkenberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sunkenberg in 1954 was 55, and 91 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunkenberg 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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