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Sulzbacher Family History

Sulzbacher 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: Sulzbach, Hubacher, Sulzberger, Bacher, Blacher, Sulzer, Fulcher

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Where is the Sulzbacher family from?

You can see how Sulzbacher families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulzbacher family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulzbacher families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 4 Sulzbacher families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sulzbacher's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sulzbacher families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulzbacher 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 Sulzbacher ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Manager and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sulzbacher. 43% of Sulzbacher men worked as a Manager and 100% of Sulzbacher women worked as a Teacher.

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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

  • Manager
    43%
  • Agent
    29%
  • Broker
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%

What Sulzbacher family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 753 census records available for the last name Sulzbacher. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulzbacher 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 407 immigration records available for the last name Sulzbacher. 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 277 military records available for the last name Sulzbacher. For the veterans among your Sulzbacher ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulzbacher lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sulzbacher life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sulzbacher in 1955 was 74, and 90 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulzbacher 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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