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Stunder Family History

Stunder 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: Sunder, Stender, Studer, Stander, Stanger, Sander, Strider, Wunder

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Where is the Stunder family from?

You can see how Stunder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stunder family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1880. The most Stunder families were found in USA in 1880, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there was 1 Stunder family living in Renfrewshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Stunder's in Scotland. Renfrewshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Stunder families in 1871.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stunder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 128 census records available for the last name Stunder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stunder 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Stunder. 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 43 military records available for the last name Stunder. For the veterans among your Stunder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stunder lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Stunder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Stunder in 1972 was 69, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stunder 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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