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Sundling Family History

Sundling Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the element sund ‘strait sound’ + the suffix -ling ‘belonging to’.

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


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Where is the Sundling family from?

You can see how Sundling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundling family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sundling families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Sundling families living in Suffolk. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sundling's in United Kingdom. Suffolk and 1 other county had the highest population of Sundling families in 1891.
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What did your Sundling ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sundling. 35% of Sundling men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sundling women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sundling were Accountant and Nurse.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Farmer
    24%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Accountant
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • Teacher
    23%
  • Nurse
    23%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sundling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundling 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 695 immigration records available for the last name Sundling. 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 196 military records available for the last name Sundling. For the veterans among your Sundling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundling lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sundling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sundling in 1964 was 69, and 56 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sundling 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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