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Sultz Family History

Sultz 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: Pultz, Sult, Stultz, Soltz, Shultz, Seltz, Saltz, Hultz, Fultz, Sully

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Where is the Sultz family from?

You can see how Sultz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sultz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sultz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sultz family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sultz's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sultz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sultz 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 Sultz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sultz. 25% of Sultz men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sultz women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    25%
  • Attendant
    25%
  • Lineman
    17%
  • Operator
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sultz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sultz 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 158 immigration records available for the last name Sultz. 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 294 military records available for the last name Sultz. For the veterans among your Sultz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sultz lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sultz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1978. The average life expectancy for Sultz in 1968 was 85, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sultz 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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