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Sulinger Family History

Sulinger 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: Slinger, Salinger, Selinger, Solinger, Supinger, Sullinger, Springer

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Where is the Sulinger family from?

You can see how Sulinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulinger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sulinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sulinger families living in Kentucky. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sulinger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sulinger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulinger surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 322 census records available for the last name Sulinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulinger 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sulinger. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sulinger. For the veterans among your Sulinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulinger lifespan?

Average Sulinger life expectancy in 1996 was 62 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 74.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulinger 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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