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Sulava Family History

Sulava 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: Salava, Salama, Sliva, Salata, Sava, Sulla, Kulaga, Salva, Solana

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Where is the Sulava family from?

You can see how Sulava families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulava family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sulava family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sulava's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sulava families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulava 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 Sulava ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sulava. 100% of Sulava men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Sulava family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 45 census records available for the last name Sulava. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulava 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Sulava. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sulava. For the veterans among your Sulava ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulava lifespan?

Between 1987 and 2002, in the United States, Sulava life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sulava in 1987 was 33, and 86 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulava 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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