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Sultemeier Surname Meaning

Americanized form of North German Sültmeier an occupational name from Middle Low German sulte ‘salt works saline spring’.

It signifies a connection to the production of salt and refers to an individual associated with those operations.

Additionally, the name incorporates Meier, which denotes a tenant or bailiff of a farm.

This implies that the person bearing the name may have worked in close relation to a salt works or in combination with it.

Overall, the name reflects both geographical and occupational heritage within the context of North German culture.

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


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You can see how Sultemeier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sultemeier family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sultemeier families living in New Mexico. This was about 38% of all the recorded Sultemeier's in USA. New Mexico and 1 other state had the highest population of Sultemeier families in 1920.
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What did your Sultemeier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sultemeier. 37% of Sultemeier men worked as a Farmer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    37%
  • Rancking
    37%
  • Farming
    28%

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Census Records

There are 293 census records available for the last name Sultemeier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sultemeier 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sultemeier. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sultemeier. For the veterans among your Sultemeier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sultemeier lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Sultemeier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sultemeier in 1966 was 79, and 58 in 2004.

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