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Saundus Family History

Saundus 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: Sands, Saunders, Launius, Sund, Sand, Sando, Magnus, Sandel, Sander

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Where is the Saundus family from?

You can see how Saundus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Saundus family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Saundus families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Saundus families living in New Hampshire. This was about 38% of all the recorded Saundus's in USA. New Hampshire had the highest population of Saundus families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Saundus 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 Saundus ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Saundus. 100% of Saundus women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 219 census records available for the last name Saundus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Saundus 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Saundus. 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 9 military records available for the last name Saundus. For the veterans among your Saundus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Saundus lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Saundus

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