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Sunquest Family History

Sunquest 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: Runquist, Sundquist, Conquest, Winquist, Sjoquist, Rundquist, Sundet

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Where is the Sunquest family from?

You can see how Sunquest families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunquest family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sunquest families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunquest's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sunquest families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunquest 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 88 census records available for the last name Sunquest. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunquest 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sunquest. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sunquest. For the veterans among your Sunquest ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunquest lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1996, in the United States, Sunquest life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sunquest in 1974 was 81, and 77 in 1996.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunquest 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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