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Sunstad Family History

Sunstad Surname 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: Hunstad, Dunstan, Onstad, Austad, Hustad, Saugstad, Smestad, Finstad

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Where is the Sunstad family from?

You can see how Sunstad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sunstad family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sunstad family living in North Dakota. This was 100% of all the recorded Sunstad's in USA. North Dakota had the highest population of Sunstad families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sunstad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 108 census records available for the last name Sunstad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sunstad 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 37 immigration records available for the last name Sunstad. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sunstad. For the veterans among your Sunstad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sunstad lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1992, in the United States, Sunstad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sunstad in 1975 was 81, and 81 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sunstad 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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