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Sunleaf Family History

Sunleaf 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: Dunlea, Leaf, Sultan, Sulla, Sunder, Sule, Soileau, Dunleavy, Sunde

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Where is the Sunleaf family from?

You can see how Sunleaf families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunleaf family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sunleaf families living in Illinois. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sunleaf's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sunleaf families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunleaf 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 87 census records available for the last name Sunleaf. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunleaf 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Sunleaf. 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 16 military records available for the last name Sunleaf. For the veterans among your Sunleaf ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunleaf lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sunleaf life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sunleaf in 1965 was 77, and 62 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunleaf 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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