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Sulem Family History

Sulem 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: Salem, Sule, Sulek, Solem, Mule, Sales, Sully, Sale, Salm, Yule

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Where is the Sulem family from?

You can see how Sulem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Sulem families living in Minnesota. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sulem's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Sulem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulem 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 153 census records available for the last name Sulem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulem 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sulem. 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 63 military records available for the last name Sulem. For the veterans among your Sulem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulem lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1998, in the United States, Sulem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Sulem in 1968 was 70, and 87 in 1998.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulem 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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