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Suniga Family History

Suniga Surname Meaning

Hispanic (also Súñiga): altered form of Basque Zúñiga (see Zuniga).

This surname is also found in the Philippines (compare Sunga).

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


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Where is the Suniga family from?

You can see how Suniga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suniga family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Suniga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 26 Suniga families living in Texas. This was about 87% of all the recorded Suniga's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Suniga families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suniga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Suniga ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suniga. 45% of Suniga men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Suniga women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suniga were Truck Driver and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • Farm Laborer
    11%
  • Farmer
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    38%
  • Waitress
    38%
  • Housewife
    25%

What Suniga family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Suniga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suniga 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 427 immigration records available for the last name Suniga. 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 312 military records available for the last name Suniga. For the veterans among your Suniga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suniga lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Suniga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Suniga in 1947 was 41, and 66 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suniga

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suniga 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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