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Stunis Family History

Stunis 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: Stanis, Tunis, Sturgis, Sluis, Stutes, Stuit, Kunis, Tunks, Shukis

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Where is the Stunis family from?

You can see how Stunis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stunis family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Stunis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Stunis family living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Stunis's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Stunis families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stunis 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 30 census records available for the last name Stunis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stunis 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Stunis. 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 Stunis. For the veterans among your Stunis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stunis lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2003, in the United States, Stunis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Stunis in 1973 was 69, and 85 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stunis 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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