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Sullinger Family History

Sullinger Name Meaning

Variant of Sullenger .

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


Similar surnames: Rollinger, Hullinger, Sullenger, Sellinger, Dullinger, Sollinger

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Where is the Sullinger family from?

You can see how Sullinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullinger family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 5 Sullinger families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sullinger's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sullinger families in 1911.
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What did your Sullinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sullinger. 33% of Sullinger men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Sullinger women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sullinger were Carpenter and 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
    33%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Salesman
    9%
  • Carpenter
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    20%
  • Cook
    20%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    20%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sullinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullinger 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 155 immigration records available for the last name Sullinger. 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 646 military records available for the last name Sullinger. For the veterans among your Sullinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullinger lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Sullinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sullinger in 1947 was 47, and 72 in 2004.

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