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Sunkler Family History

Sunkler 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: Kunkler, Hunkler, Sinkler, Sandler, Singler, Dunkley, Winkler

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Where is the Sunkler family from?

You can see how Sunkler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunkler family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sunkler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sunkler families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunkler's in USA. California had the highest population of Sunkler families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunkler 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 136 census records available for the last name Sunkler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunkler 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Sunkler. 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 113 military records available for the last name Sunkler. For the veterans among your Sunkler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunkler lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sunkler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1979, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sunkler in 1965 was 74, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunkler 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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