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Sundell Family History

Sundell Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element sund ‘strait sound’ + the suffix -ell

a derivative of the Latin adjectival ending -elius.

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


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Where is the Sundell family from?

You can see how Sundell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundell family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sundell families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sundell families living in Yorkshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Sundell's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sundell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sundell 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 Sundell ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sundell. 100% of Sundell 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%

What Sundell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sundell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundell 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sundell. 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 783 military records available for the last name Sundell. For the veterans among your Sundell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundell lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Sundell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sundell in 1950 was 73, and 73 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sundell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sundell 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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