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Suderman Family History

Suderman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sudermann: topographic name for someone living to the south of a settlement or for an incomer from the south.

It originates from Middle Low German sūder ‘south’ + man ‘man’.

The name highlights a geographical aspect, indicating the direction from which the individual came or resides.

This type of surname is common in various cultures where location and occupation can influence naming conventions.

For comparison, consider the term South, which directly references the same directional context.

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


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Where is the Suderman family from?

You can see how Suderman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suderman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Suderman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Suderman families living in Cheshire. This was about 60% of all the recorded Suderman's in United Kingdom. Cheshire had the highest population of Suderman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suderman 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 Suderman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suderman. 59% of Suderman men worked as a Farmer and 18% of Suderman women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suderman were President and Housemaid.

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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
    59%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • President
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    18%
  • Maid
    18%
  • Assistant
    18%
  • Housemaid
    12%

What Suderman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Suderman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suderman 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 639 immigration records available for the last name Suderman. 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 115 military records available for the last name Suderman. For the veterans among your Suderman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suderman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Suderman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Suderman in 1964 was 77, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suderman 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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