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Sudbeck Family History

Sudbeck Surname Meaning

German (Südbeck): probably a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place perhaps in Germany.

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


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Where is the Sudbeck family from?

You can see how Sudbeck families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sudbeck family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sudbeck families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 19 Sudbeck families living in Nebraska. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sudbeck's in USA. Nebraska had the highest population of Sudbeck families in 1880.
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What did your Sudbeck ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sudbeck. 69% of Sudbeck men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sudbeck women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sudbeck were Laborer and Housework.

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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
    69%
  • Farm Worker
    11%
  • Farming
    11%
  • Laborer
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    50%
  • Housework
    50%

What Sudbeck family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sudbeck. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sudbeck 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sudbeck. 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 140 military records available for the last name Sudbeck. For the veterans among your Sudbeck ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sudbeck lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sudbeck life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sudbeck in 1961 was 40, and 71 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sudbeck

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sudbeck 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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