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Sundquist Family History

Sundquist Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements sund ‘strait sound’ (possibly from a placename) + quist an old or ornamental spelling of kvist ‘twig’.

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


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Where is the Sundquist family from?

You can see how Sundquist families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundquist family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sundquist families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sundquist families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sundquist's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sundquist families in 1891.
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What did your Sundquist ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Sundquist. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundquist 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 4,000 immigration records available for the last name Sundquist. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sundquist. For the veterans among your Sundquist ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundquist lifespan?

Between 1940 and 2004, in the United States, Sundquist life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sundquist in 1940 was 51, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sundquist 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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