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Sasunders Family History

Sasunders 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: Saunders, Sanders, Sander, Sunder, Shoulders, Anders, Saunderson

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Where is the Sasunders family from?

You can see how Sasunders families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sasunders family name was found in the USA in 1840. In 1840 there was 1 Sasunders family living in Tennessee. This was 100% of all the recorded Sasunders's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Sasunders families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sasunders 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 1 census records available for the last name Sasunders. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sasunders 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sasunders. 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 military records available for the last name Sasunders. For the veterans among your Sasunders ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sasunders lifespan?

Average Sasunders life expectancy in 2004 was 96 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sasunders 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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