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Suhlman Family History

Suhlman 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: Ruhlman, Stuhlman, Kuhlman, Uhlman, Selman, Salman, Sultan, Sellman

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Where is the Suhlman family from?

You can see how Suhlman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suhlman family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Suhlman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Suhlman family living in Indiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Suhlman's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Suhlman families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suhlman 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 Suhlman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suhlman. 100% of Suhlman men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Suhlman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 44 census records available for the last name Suhlman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suhlman 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Suhlman. 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 4 military records available for the last name Suhlman. For the veterans among your Suhlman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suhlman lifespan?

Between 1975 and 1987, in the United States, Suhlman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Suhlman in 1975 was 77, and 83 in 1987.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suhlman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suhlman 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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