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Sulheim Family History

Sulheim 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: Solheim, Sundheim, Durheim, Shim, Manheim, Schei, Heim, Schein

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Where is the Sulheim family from?

You can see how Sulheim families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulheim family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sulheim family living in Massachusetts. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sulheim's in USA. Massachusetts and 1 other state had the highest population of Sulheim families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulheim 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 Sulheim ancestors do for a living?

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

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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
    100%

What Sulheim family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 49 census records available for the last name Sulheim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulheim 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 12 immigration records available for the last name Sulheim. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sulheim. For the veterans among your Sulheim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulheim lifespan?

Between 1971 and 1996, in the United States, Sulheim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1971. The average life expectancy for Sulheim in 1971 was 86, and 85 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulheim 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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