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Sunburn Family History

Sunburn 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: Sanburn, Winburn, Sudbury, Sanborn, Ausburn, Seaburn, Hanbury

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Where is the Sunburn family from?

You can see how Sunburn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunburn family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sunburn families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Sunburn families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunburn's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sunburn families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Sunburn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunburn 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sunburn. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 320 military records available for the last name Sunburn. For the veterans among your Sunburn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunburn lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Sunburn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sunburn in 1967 was 75, and 78 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunburn 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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