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Sunkin Family History

Sunkin 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: Sonkin, Sundin, Junkin, Dunkin, Sulkin, Suskin, Hankin, Unwin, Ruskin

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Where is the Sunkin family from?

You can see how Sunkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunkin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sunkin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sunkin families living in New York. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sunkin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sunkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunkin 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 Sunkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Cutter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sunkin. 100% of Sunkin men worked as a Cutter.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Cutter
    100%

What Sunkin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 349 census records available for the last name Sunkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunkin 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 68 immigration records available for the last name Sunkin. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sunkin. For the veterans among your Sunkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunkin lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Sunkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sunkin in 1966 was 73, and 80 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sunkin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunkin 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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