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Sundseth Family History

Sundseth 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: Lindseth, Sundet, Suddreth, Suddeth, Sunder, Sundt, Sundheim

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Where is the Sundseth family from?

You can see how Sundseth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundseth family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sundseth families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sundseth families living in Illinois. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sundseth's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Sundseth families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sundseth surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sundseth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sundseth. 55% of Sundseth 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
    55%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Brakeman
    19%
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What Sundseth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 288 census records available for the last name Sundseth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundseth 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 270 immigration records available for the last name Sundseth. 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 58 military records available for the last name Sundseth. For the veterans among your Sundseth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundseth lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sundseth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sundseth in 1966 was 67, and 91 in 2004.

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