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Sulser Family History

Sulser Name Meaning

Variant of Sulcer itself ultimately an altered form of German Seltzer . See also Selser . Americanized form of German Sulzer .

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


Similar surnames: Sulcer, Sulzer, Tuller, Susser, Salser, Smyser, Kulzer, Selser, Siler

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Where is the Sulser family from?

You can see how Sulser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulser family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sulser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 5 Sulser families living in Ohio. This was about 24% of all the recorded Sulser's in USA. Ohio and 1 other state had the highest population of Sulser families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sulser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sulser. 30% of Sulser men worked as a Laborer and 30% of Sulser women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sulser were Truck Driver and Housewife. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    28%
  • Farming
    10%
  • Truck Driver
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    30%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Saleslady
    12%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sulser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulser 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 221 immigration records available for the last name Sulser. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 722 military records available for the last name Sulser. For the veterans among your Sulser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulser lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sulser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sulser in 1946 was 31, and 84 in 2004.

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