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Origins of the Sunter surname

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Where do most Sunters live?

In 1921, most Sunters lived in London.


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Interesting facts about Sunters

How common is your surname?

You have a rare surname! It's not in the top 1000 UK surnames!

We have 4,580 records for the Sunter surname. The oldest one dates back to 1640.

Who were Sunters most likely to marry?

Our Marriage record sets tell us which families married Sunters.

What are the most common Sunter first names?

  • John
  • Thomas
  • Elizabeth
  • Mary

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Common jobs for Sunters

Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.

Common Female occupations for Sunters in 1921
Cotton Weaver

23

Dressmaker

23

Farmers Wife

11

House Servant

10

House Keeper

9

Common Male occupations for Sunters in 1921
Lead Miner

42

Coal Miner

41

Farmer

37

Butcher

18

Cotton Weaver

17

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