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Sultzbach Family History

Sultzbach 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: Sulzbach, Aulenbach, Glotzbach, Wurzbach, Klotzbach, Aulbach, Selbach

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Where is the Sultzbach family from?

You can see how Sultzbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sultzbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sultzbach families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 37 Sultzbach families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 79% of all the recorded Sultzbach's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sultzbach families in 1880.
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What did your Sultzbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sultzbach. 50% of Sultzbach men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Sultzbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 809 census records available for the last name Sultzbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sultzbach 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 60 immigration records available for the last name Sultzbach. 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 275 military records available for the last name Sultzbach. For the veterans among your Sultzbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sultzbach lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sultzbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sultzbach in 1963 was 72, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sultzbach

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sultzbach 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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