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Sulzman Family History

Sulzman 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: Salzman, Sloman, Selman, Salman, Sultan, Sellman, Ulman, Suleiman

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Where is the Sulzman family from?

You can see how Sulzman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulzman family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sulzman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sulzman families living in London. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sulzman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sulzman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulzman 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 Sulzman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sulzman. 34% of Sulzman men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    34%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Machinist
    25%
  • Clerk
    17%

What Sulzman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 789 census records available for the last name Sulzman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulzman 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 123 immigration records available for the last name Sulzman. 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 177 military records available for the last name Sulzman. For the veterans among your Sulzman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulzman lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Sulzman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sulzman in 1958 was 45, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sulzman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulzman 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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