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Sunset Family History

Sunset 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: Sundet, Kunst, Munsey, Sunder, Sundt, Sinsel, Sensel, Munsen, Runser

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Where is the Sunset family from?

You can see how Sunset families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunset family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sunset families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Sunset families living in South Carolina. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sunset's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Sunset families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunset 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 957 census records available for the last name Sunset. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunset 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sunset. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sunset. For the veterans among your Sunset ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunset lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1989, in the United States, Sunset life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sunset in 1967 was 74, and 77 in 1989.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunset 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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