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Suhner Family History

Suhner 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: Sumner, Kuhner, Turner, Summer, Zehner, Gunner, Buchner, Lohner

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Where is the Suhner family from?

You can see how Suhner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suhner family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Suhner families living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Suhner's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Suhner families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Suhner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suhner 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 49 immigration records available for the last name Suhner. 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 28 military records available for the last name Suhner. For the veterans among your Suhner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suhner lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1982, in the United States, Suhner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Suhner in 1966 was 78, and 86 in 1982.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suhner 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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