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Sundahl Family History

Sundahl Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of the elements sund ‘strait sound’ + dahl an ornamental spelling of dal ‘valley’.

Norwegian: habitational name from any of several farmsteads most of them named with sunn ‘south’ + dal ‘valley’.

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


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Where is the Sundahl family from?

You can see how Sundahl families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundahl family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sundahl families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 14 Sundahl families living in Saskatchewan. This was 100% of all the recorded Sundahl's in Canada. Saskatchewan had the highest population of Sundahl families in 1911.
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What did your Sundahl ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sundahl. 22% of Sundahl men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sundahl women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sundahl were Farmer and Housewife.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    22%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Machinist
    10%
  • Farmer
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Housewife
    50%

What Sundahl family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sundahl. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundahl 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 333 immigration records available for the last name Sundahl. 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 233 military records available for the last name Sundahl. For the veterans among your Sundahl ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundahl lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Sundahl life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1954, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Sundahl in 1954 was 47, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sundahl 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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