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Sultzbaugh Family History

Sultzbaugh 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: Surbaugh, Swartzbaugh, Silbaugh, Sulzbach, Slaybaugh, Slabaugh

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Where is the Sultzbaugh family from?

You can see how Sultzbaugh families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sultzbaugh family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sultzbaugh families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Sultzbaugh families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Sultzbaugh's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sultzbaugh families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sultzbaugh 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 Sultzbaugh ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sultzbaugh. 32% of Sultzbaugh men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sultzbaugh women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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
    32%
  • Salesman
    19%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sultzbaugh family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Sultzbaugh. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sultzbaugh 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sultzbaugh. 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 102 military records available for the last name Sultzbaugh. For the veterans among your Sultzbaugh ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sultzbaugh lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sultzbaugh life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Sultzbaugh in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sultzbaugh

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sultzbaugh 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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