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Sundwall Family History

Sundwall 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: Lundwall, Sandall, Sundahl, Cundall, Sundell, Lundvall, Rundall

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Where is the Sundwall family from?

You can see how Sundwall families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundwall family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sundwall families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sundwall families living in Lancashire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sundwall's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sundwall families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sundwall 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 Sundwall ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sundwall. 28% of Sundwall men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Medical Doctor
    12%

What Sundwall family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 706 census records available for the last name Sundwall. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundwall 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 304 immigration records available for the last name Sundwall. 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 183 military records available for the last name Sundwall. For the veterans among your Sundwall ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundwall lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sundwall life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sundwall in 1962 was 78, and 57 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sundwall

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sundwall 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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