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Sulder Family History

Sulder 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: Sulzer, Sunder, Mulder, Suder, Sulser, Sulcer, Seller, Summer, Helder

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Where is the Sulder family from?

You can see how Sulder families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulder family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulder families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sulder family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sulder's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sulder families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulder surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Sulder. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulder 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 17 immigration records available for the last name Sulder. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sulder. For the veterans among your Sulder ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulder lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1995, in the United States, Sulder life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sulder in 1972 was 49, and 78 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulder 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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