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Suntay Family History

Suntay 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: Sunday, Dunay, Santry, Sultan, Santa, Sundby, Lunday, Dunlay, Senay

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Where is the Suntay family from?

You can see how Suntay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suntay family name was found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there was 1 Suntay family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Suntay's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Suntay families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suntay 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 24 census records available for the last name Suntay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suntay 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 127 immigration records available for the last name Suntay. 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 2 military records available for the last name Suntay. For the veterans among your Suntay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suntay lifespan?

Between 2003 and 2004, in the United States, Suntay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Suntay in 2003 was 79, and 82 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suntay 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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