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Sullender Family History

Sullender Name Meaning

Origin undetermined.

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


Similar surnames: Dillender, Fullenwider, Sender, Ellender, Millender, Callender

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Where is the Sullender family from?

You can see how Sullender families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullender family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullender families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Sullender families living in Manitoba. This was 100% of all the recorded Sullender's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Sullender families in 1911.
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What did your Sullender ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Packer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sullender. 22% of Sullender men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sullender women worked as a Packer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sullender were Truck Driver and 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

  • Farmer
    22%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    18%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Packer
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sullender. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullender 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sullender. 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 266 military records available for the last name Sullender. For the veterans among your Sullender ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullender lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sullender life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sullender in 1963 was 83, and 72 in 2004.

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