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Suldon Family History

Suldon 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: Sulton, Seldon, Salmon, Gulden, Sheldon, Seddon, Sultan, Dundon

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Where is the Suldon family from?

You can see how Suldon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suldon family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Suldon families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Suldon families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 75% of all the recorded Suldon's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Suldon families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suldon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Suldon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Porter and Laundress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suldon. 100% of Suldon men worked as a Porter and 100% of Suldon women worked as a Laundress.

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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

  • Porter
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laundress
    100%

What Suldon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Suldon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suldon 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 Suldon. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 17 military records available for the last name Suldon. For the veterans among your Suldon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suldon lifespan?

Between 1974 and 2003, in the United States, Suldon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Suldon in 1974 was 83, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suldon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suldon 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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