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Sunlin Family History

Sunlin 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: Sundin, Sumlin, Unwin, Serlin, Dulin, Hulin, Sellin, Bunin, Burlin

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Where is the Sunlin family from?

You can see how Sunlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunlin family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sunlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sunlin families living in Alabama. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sunlin's in USA. Alabama had the highest population of Sunlin families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 164 census records available for the last name Sunlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunlin 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sunlin. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sunlin. For the veterans among your Sunlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunlin lifespan?

Between 1981 and 1998, in the United States, Sunlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sunlin in 1981 was 67, and 92 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunlin 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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