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Sultzer Family History

Sultzer Surname Meaning

German: variant of Sulzer.

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


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Where is the Sultzer family from?

You can see how Sultzer families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sultzer family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sultzer families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sultzer families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sultzer's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sultzer families in 1911.
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What did your Sultzer ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Driver and Beautician were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sultzer. 15% of Sultzer men worked as a Driver and 100% of Sultzer women worked as a Beautician.

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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

  • Driver
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Beautician
    100%

What Sultzer family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sultzer. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sultzer 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 166 immigration records available for the last name Sultzer. 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 385 military records available for the last name Sultzer. For the veterans among your Sultzer ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sultzer lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Sultzer life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Sultzer in 1961 was 60, and 93 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sultzer

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sultzer 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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