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Sundeman Family History

Sundeman Name 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: Sunderman, Sundman, Wurdeman, Sandman, Sonderman, Suderman, Sonneman

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Where is the Sundeman family from?

You can see how Sundeman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundeman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sundeman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sundeman families living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sundeman's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sundeman families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sundeman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sundeman ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sundeman ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 134 census records available for the last name Sundeman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundeman 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sundeman. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2 military records available for the last name Sundeman. For the veterans among your Sundeman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundeman lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2001, in the United States, Sundeman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sundeman in 1970 was 76, and 91 in 2001.

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