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Sunram Family History

Sunram 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: Dunham, Sura, Sundaram, Unrau, Quiram, Stram, Uram, Sunday, Sunga

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Where is the Sunram family from?

You can see how Sunram families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunram family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sunram family living in Minnesota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunram's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sunram families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunram 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 47 census records available for the last name Sunram. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunram 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sunram. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sunram. For the veterans among your Sunram ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunram lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1995, in the United States, Sunram life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sunram in 1973 was 81, and 102 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunram 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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