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Sundland Family History

Sundland 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: Sandland, Sunderland, Windland, Sundling, Unland, Wendland, Sundman

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Where is the Sundland family from?

You can see how Sundland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundland family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sundland families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sundland families living in California. This was 100% of all the recorded Sundland's in USA. California had the highest population of Sundland families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sundland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sundland ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sundland. 100% of Sundland men worked as a Laborer. .

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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 Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Sundland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundland 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Sundland. 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 38 military records available for the last name Sundland. For the veterans among your Sundland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundland lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sundland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sundland in 1962 was 65, and 70 in 2004.

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