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Suns Family History

Suns 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: Sun, Sund, Sens, Muns, Sans, Suss, Kuns, Sons, Sung, Song

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Where is the Suns family from?

You can see how Suns families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suns family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Suns families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 12 Suns families living in London. This was about 34% of all the recorded Suns's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Suns families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suns surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Suns ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Suns. 67% of Suns women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Housewife
    34%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Suns. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suns 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 207 immigration records available for the last name Suns. 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 375 military records available for the last name Suns. For the veterans among your Suns ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suns lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2002, in the United States, Suns life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Suns in 1968 was 67, and 76 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suns 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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