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Suntag Family History

Suntag 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: Sontag, Sonntag, Montag, Sultan, Santa, Sondag, Sunday, Sung, Sunga

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Where is the Suntag family from?

You can see how Suntag families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suntag family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Suntag families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Suntag families living in Kansas. This was about 32% of all the recorded Suntag's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Suntag families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suntag 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 Suntag ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suntag. 100% of Suntag men worked as a Farm Laborer.

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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

  • Farm Laborer
    100%

What Suntag family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 241 census records available for the last name Suntag. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suntag 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Suntag. 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 29 military records available for the last name Suntag. For the veterans among your Suntag ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suntag lifespan?

Between 1974 and 1999, in the United States, Suntag life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Suntag in 1974 was 86, and 78 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suntag

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suntag 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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