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Sunderlin Name Meaning

Altered form of English Sunderland . Altered form of Sanderlin a surname of Swedish origin.

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


Similar surnames: Sanderlin, Summerlin, Sandelin, Sandlin, Sherlin, Sundin, Sundgren

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Where is the Sunderlin family from?

You can see how Sunderlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunderlin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sunderlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Sunderlin families living in Yorkshire. This was about 78% of all the recorded Sunderlin's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sunderlin families in 1891.
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What did your Sunderlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sunderlin. 42% of Sunderlin men worked as a Laborer and 43% of Sunderlin women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sunderlin were Salesman and Stenographer. .

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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
    42%
  • Farmer
    17%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Salesman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    43%
  • Laundress
    29%
  • Stenographer
    29%
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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sunderlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunderlin 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 281 immigration records available for the last name Sunderlin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 718 military records available for the last name Sunderlin. For the veterans among your Sunderlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunderlin lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sunderlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sunderlin in 1947 was 45, and 70 in 2004.

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