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Sundgren Family History

Sundgren Surname Meaning

Swedish: ornamental name composed of sund ‘strait sound’ (possibly as a placename element) + gren ‘branch’.

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


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Where is the Sundgren family from?

You can see how Sundgren families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundgren family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sundgren families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sundgren families living in Alberta. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sundgren's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sundgren families in 1911.
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What did your Sundgren ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sundgren. 100% of Sundgren 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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sundgren. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundgren 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sundgren. 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 218 military records available for the last name Sundgren. For the veterans among your Sundgren ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundgren lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sundgren life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sundgren in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sundgren 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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