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Sugarman Family History

Sugarman Surname Meaning

Americanized form (translation into English) of Jewish Zuckerman.

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


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Where is the Sugarman family from?

You can see how Sugarman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sugarman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sugarman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 74 Sugarman families living in London. This was about 77% of all the recorded Sugarman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sugarman families in 1891.
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What did your Sugarman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Gents Tailor and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sugarman. 18% of Sugarman men worked as a Gents Tailor and 75% of Sugarman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sugarman were Gents Hairdresser and Dressmaker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Gents Tailor
    18%
  • Tailor
    14%
  • Cabinet Maker
    11%
  • Gents Hairdresser
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    6%
  • Shop Assistant
    5%
  • Dressmaker
    5%

What Sugarman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 12,000 census records available for the last name Sugarman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sugarman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sugarman. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sugarman. For the veterans among your Sugarman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sugarman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sugarman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sugarman in 1953 was 64, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sugarman 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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