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Sullenger Family History

Sullenger Surname Meaning

Americanized form of an unidentified German surname possibly Solinger. Compare Sullinger.

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


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Where is the Sullenger family from?

You can see how Sullenger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullenger family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullenger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sullenger families living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sullenger's in USA. Kentucky had the highest population of Sullenger families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullenger 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 Sullenger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sullenger. 43% of Sullenger men worked as a Farmer and 19% of Sullenger women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sullenger were Labor and Operator.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Operator
    9%
  • Labor
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    19%
  • Waitress
    19%
  • Clerk
    19%
  • Operator
    10%

What Sullenger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sullenger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullenger 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Sullenger. 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 842 military records available for the last name Sullenger. For the veterans among your Sullenger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullenger lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sullenger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sullenger in 1953 was 34, and 77 in 2004.

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