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Sunness Family History

Sunness 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: Furness, Urness, Sandness, Suess, Jenness, Runnels, Henness, Sumners

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Where is the Sunness family from?

You can see how Sunness families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunness family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sunness families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sunness families living in Norfolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunness's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sunness families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunness 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 108 census records available for the last name Sunness. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunness 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sunness. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sunness. For the veterans among your Sunness ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunness lifespan?

Between 1981 and 2003, in the United States, Sunness life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sunness in 1981 was 76, and 88 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunness 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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