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Mcsullivan Family History

Mcsullivan Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Cullivan, Sullivan, O'sullivan, Cullinan, Culligan, Sullivant

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Where is the Mcsullivan family from?

You can see how Mcsullivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Mcsullivan family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1911. The most Mcsullivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1901 there was 1 Mcsullivan family living in Inverness-shire. This was 100% of all the recorded Mcsullivan's in Scotland. Inverness-shire had the highest population of Mcsullivan families in 1901.
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Census Records

There are 37 census records available for the last name Mcsullivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Mcsullivan 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Mcsullivan. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Mcsullivan. For the veterans among your Mcsullivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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