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Sunga Family History

Sunga Surname Meaning

Hispanic (Philippines; also Suñga): altered form of Basque Zúñiga (see Zuniga). Compare Suniga.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sunga family from?

You can see how Sunga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunga family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sunga families living in Arizona. This was about 12% of all the recorded Sunga's in USA. Arizona and 2 other states had the highest population of Sunga families in 1920.
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What did your Sunga ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sunga. 100% of Sunga men worked as a Farmer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sunga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 316 census records available for the last name Sunga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunga 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 335 immigration records available for the last name Sunga. 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 452 military records available for the last name Sunga. For the veterans among your Sunga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunga lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Sunga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sunga in 1942 was 37, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunga 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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