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Sudman Family History

Sudman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Sudmann: nickname for someone who lived to the south of a settlement from Middle Low German sud(en) ‘south’ + man ‘man’.

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


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Where is the Sudman family from?

You can see how Sudman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sudman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sudman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 7 Sudman families living in Norfolk. This was about 26% of all the recorded Sudman's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sudman families in 1891.
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What did your Sudman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Cook General was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sudman. 100% of Sudman women worked as a Cook General.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Cook General
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sudman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sudman 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 702 immigration records available for the last name Sudman. 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 239 military records available for the last name Sudman. For the veterans among your Sudman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sudman lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sudman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sudman in 1961 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sudman 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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