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Sulam Family History

Sulam 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: Sulak, Sula, Salam, Sala, Sully, Alam, Mula, Salaam, Salm, Salama

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Where is the Sulam family from?

You can see how Sulam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulam family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sulam family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sulam's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sulam families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulam surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 64 census records available for the last name Sulam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulam 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sulam. 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 Sulam. For the veterans among your Sulam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulam lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2001, in the United States, Sulam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sulam in 1966 was 80, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulam ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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