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Sulzen Family History

Sulzen 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: Sulzer, Sullen, Mullen, Gulden, Cullen, Bullen, Sultan, Butzen

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Where is the Sulzen family from?

You can see how Sulzen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulzen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulzen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 6 Sulzen families living in Missouri. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sulzen's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sulzen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulzen 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 Sulzen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Stenographer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sulzen. 100% of Sulzen women worked as a Stenographer.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

What Sulzen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Sulzen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulzen 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 40 immigration records available for the last name Sulzen. 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 78 military records available for the last name Sulzen. For the veterans among your Sulzen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulzen lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Sulzen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sulzen in 1965 was 43, and 85 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulzen 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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