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Sundy Family History

Sundy Surname Meaning

English: variant of Sunday. Americanized form of Norwegian Sunde.

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


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Where is the Sundy family from?

You can see how Sundy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundy family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sundy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 51 Sundy families living in Ontario. This was about 94% of all the recorded Sundy's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sundy families in 1911.
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What did your Sundy ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sundy. 100% of Sundy 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 4,000 census records available for the last name Sundy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundy 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 398 immigration records available for the last name Sundy. 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 926 military records available for the last name Sundy. For the veterans among your Sundy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundy lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sundy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1951, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sundy in 1947 was 46, and 69 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sundy 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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