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Sundelin Family History

Sundelin 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: Sandelin, Sunderlin, Sanderlin, Sundell, Sundling, Sundin, Wendelin

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Where is the Sundelin family from?

You can see how Sundelin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundelin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sundelin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sundelin families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sundelin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sundelin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sundelin 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 Sundelin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sundelin. 50% of Sundelin men worked as a Truck Driver.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Sundelin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 340 census records available for the last name Sundelin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundelin 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Sundelin. 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 120 military records available for the last name Sundelin. For the veterans among your Sundelin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundelin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sundelin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sundelin in 1968 was 88, and 89 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sundelin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sundelin 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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