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Sunnesen Family History

Sunnesen 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: Cunneen, Tonnesen, Sundeen, Sonnen, Tennessen, Niesen, Gunnerson

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Where is the Sunnesen family from?

You can see how Sunnesen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunnesen family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sunnesen family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunnesen's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sunnesen families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunnesen 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 19 census records available for the last name Sunnesen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunnesen 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sunnesen. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sunnesen. For the veterans among your Sunnesen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunnesen lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1999, in the United States, Sunnesen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sunnesen in 1982 was 80, and 97 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunnesen 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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