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Sundstrom Family History

Sundstrom Name Meaning

Swedish (Sundström): ornamental name from sund ‘strait sound’ (possibly as a placename element) + ström ‘river’.

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


Similar surnames: Lundstrom, Sandstrom, Landstrom, Lindstrom, Strom, Lidstrom

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Where is the Sundstrom family from?

You can see how Sundstrom families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sundstrom family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sundstrom families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 8 Sundstrom families living in Ontario. This was about 31% of all the recorded Sundstrom's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sundstrom families in 1911.
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What did your Sundstrom ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sundstrom. 75% of Sundstrom 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
    75%
  • Farmers Son
    25%
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Census Records

There are 10,000 census records available for the last name Sundstrom. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sundstrom 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 8,000 immigration records available for the last name Sundstrom. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sundstrom. For the veterans among your Sundstrom ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sundstrom lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sundstrom life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1976. The average life expectancy for Sundstrom in 1952 was 47, and 79 in 2004.

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