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Sundman Family History

Sundman Name Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements sund ‘strait sound’ (possibly from a placename) + man ‘man’. This surname is also found in Finland.

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


Similar surnames: Sundin, Sandman, Lindman, Sundahl, Edman, Sudman, Sussman, Kunstman

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Where is the Sundman family from?

You can see how Sundman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sundman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 5 Sundman families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sundman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sundman families in 1891.
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What did your Sundman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sundman. 25% of Sundman men worked as a Carpenter and 50% of Sundman women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sundman were Longshoreman and Clerk. .

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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

  • Carpenter
    25%
  • Mechanic
    25%
  • Electrician
    17%
  • Longshoreman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sundman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sundman. 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 185 military records available for the last name Sundman. For the veterans among your Sundman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundman lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2004, in the United States, Sundman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sundman in 1960 was 39, and 85 in 2004.

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