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Sunstrom Family History

Sunstrom 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: Sundstrom, Renstrom, Wenstrom, Thunstrom, Ranstrom, Safstrom

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Where is the Sunstrom family from?

You can see how Sunstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sunstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sunstrom families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sunstrom's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Sunstrom families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunstrom 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 Sunstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sunstrom. 100% of Sunstrom 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 1,000 census records available for the last name Sunstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunstrom 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 418 immigration records available for the last name Sunstrom. 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 124 military records available for the last name Sunstrom. For the veterans among your Sunstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunstrom lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sunstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sunstrom in 1959 was 67, and 50 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sunstrom

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunstrom 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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