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Sudhoff Name Meaning

German: topographic name for someone living at ‘the south farm’.

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


Similar surnames: Uthoff, Uphoff, Saathoff, Puthoff, Althoff, Hoff, Schopf, Neuhoff

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Where is the Sudhoff family from?

You can see how Sudhoff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sudhoff family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sudhoff families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 29 Sudhoff families living in Missouri. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sudhoff's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sudhoff families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sudhoff surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sudhoff ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sudhoff. 54% of Sudhoff 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
    54%
  • Clerk
    16%
  • Auto Mechanic
    8%
  • Office Clerk
    8%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sudhoff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sudhoff 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Sudhoff. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 348 military records available for the last name Sudhoff. For the veterans among your Sudhoff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sudhoff lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sudhoff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sudhoff in 1963 was 76, and 83 in 2004.

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