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Sunagel Family History

Sunagel Name 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: Singel, Nagel, Hufnagel, Sagel, Sunkel, Slagel, Engel, Angel, Savage

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Where is the Sunagel family from?

You can see how Sunagel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunagel family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Sunagel families living in Ohio. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sunagel's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sunagel families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunagel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sunagel ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sunagel ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 169 census records available for the last name Sunagel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunagel 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sunagel. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 76 military records available for the last name Sunagel. For the veterans among your Sunagel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunagel lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Sunagel life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sunagel in 1960 was 65, and 93 in 2003.

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