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Sunnett Family History

Sunnett 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: Dunnett, Gunnett, Sinnett, Sennett, Sinnott, Bennett, Gurnett

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Where is the Sunnett family from?

You can see how Sunnett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunnett family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1891. The most Sunnett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Sunnett families living in Staffordshire. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sunnett's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Sunnett families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunnett 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 148 census records available for the last name Sunnett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunnett 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 Sunnett. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sunnett. For the veterans among your Sunnett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunnett lifespan?

Between 1983 and 1996, in the United States, Sunnett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sunnett in 1983 was 70, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunnett 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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