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Sundberg Family History

Sundberg Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements sund ‘strait sound’ (possibly from a placename) + berg ‘mountain hill’.

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


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Where is the Sundberg family from?

You can see how Sundberg families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundberg family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sundberg families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 21 Sundberg families living in Alberta. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sundberg's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sundberg families in 1911.
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What did your Sundberg ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sundberg. 65% of Sundberg 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 1921

  • Farmer
    65%
  • Carpenter
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%

What Sundberg family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 15,000 census records available for the last name Sundberg. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundberg 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 11,000 immigration records available for the last name Sundberg. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 2,000 military records available for the last name Sundberg. For the veterans among your Sundberg ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundberg lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Sundberg life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sundberg in 1942 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sundberg ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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