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Sundlin Family History

Sundlin 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: Sundling, Sundin, Sandlin, Sandelin, Sandin, Gundling, Mindlin

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Where is the Sundlin family from?

You can see how Sundlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundlin family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sundlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 2 Sundlin families living in Alabama. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sundlin's in USA. Alabama and 1 other state had the highest population of Sundlin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sundlin 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 Sundlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sundlin. 100% of Sundlin men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sundlin women worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sundlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Sundlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundlin 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 63 immigration records available for the last name Sundlin. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sundlin. For the veterans among your Sundlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundlin lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1999, in the United States, Sundlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sundlin in 1969 was 54, and 89 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sundlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sundlin 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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