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Sunrise Family History

Sunrise 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: Suprise, Surprise, Surridge, Stride, Duris, Suri, Currie, Eunice

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Where is the Sunrise family from?

You can see how Sunrise families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunrise family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sunrise families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sunrise families living in Arkansas. This was about 70% of all the recorded Sunrise's in USA. Arkansas had the highest population of Sunrise families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunrise 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 525 census records available for the last name Sunrise. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunrise 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sunrise. 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 470 military records available for the last name Sunrise. For the veterans among your Sunrise ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunrise lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Sunrise life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sunrise in 1966 was 77, and 65 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunrise 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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