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Sulner Family History

Sulner 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, Sumner, Sulser, Sulcer, Selner, Turner, Seller, Summer

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Where is the Sulner family from?

You can see how Sulner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulner family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sulner family living in Ohio. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sulner's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sulner families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulner 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 117 census records available for the last name Sulner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulner 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 Sulner. 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 Sulner. For the veterans among your Sulner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulner lifespan?

Average Sulner life expectancy in 1999 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulner 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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