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Sullenberger Family History

Sullenberger Surname Meaning

German; habitational or topographic name from any of different areas called Sollenberg or from Schallenberg in Baden.

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


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Where is the Sullenberger family from?

You can see how Sullenberger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullenberger family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullenberger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 2 Sullenberger families living in Virginia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sullenberger's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Sullenberger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullenberger 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 Sullenberger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sullenberger. 25% of Sullenberger men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sullenberger women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sullenberger were Proprietor and Seamstress.

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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

  • Laborer
    25%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Proprietor
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    34%
  • Housekeeper
    17%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Seamstress
    17%

What Sullenberger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sullenberger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullenberger 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Sullenberger. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sullenberger. For the veterans among your Sullenberger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullenberger lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Sullenberger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sullenberger in 1951 was 47, and 57 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullenberger 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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