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Sunville Family History

Sunville 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: Gunville, Sanville, Linville, Monville, Saville, Banville, Scoville

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Where is the Sunville family from?

You can see how Sunville families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunville family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sunville families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 2 Sunville families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunville's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sunville families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Sunville. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunville 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sunville. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sunville. For the veterans among your Sunville ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunville lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1970, in the United States, Sunville life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Sunville in 1963 was 74, and 70 in 1970.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunville 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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