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Sulzbach Family History

Sulzbach Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (western Ashkenazic): habitational name from any of the many places called Sulzbach.

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


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Where is the Sulzbach family from?

You can see how Sulzbach families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulzbach family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulzbach families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 17 Sulzbach families living in New York. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sulzbach's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sulzbach families in 1880.
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What did your Sulzbach ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sulzbach. 35% of Sulzbach men worked as a Laborer and 47% of Sulzbach women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sulzbach were Printer and Sales Clerk.

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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
    35%
  • Salesman
    14%
  • Foreman
    9%
  • Printer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    47%
  • Housewife
    24%
  • Bookkeeper
    16%
  • Sales Clerk
    16%

What Sulzbach family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sulzbach. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulzbach 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Sulzbach. 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 291 military records available for the last name Sulzbach. For the veterans among your Sulzbach ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulzbach lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Sulzbach life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sulzbach in 1953 was 48, and 84 in 2004.

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