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Sungren Family History

Sungren 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: Sundgren, Lungren, Youngren, Suntken, Sugden, Shogren, Sjogren

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Where is the Sungren family from?

You can see how Sungren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sungren family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sungren families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Sungren families living in Indiana. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sungren's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sungren families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sungren surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sungren ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 229 census records available for the last name Sungren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sungren 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 21 immigration records available for the last name Sungren. 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 7 military records available for the last name Sungren. For the veterans among your Sungren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sungren lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1987, in the United States, Sungren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sungren in 1969 was 57, and 39 in 1987.

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