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Sulema Family History

Sulema 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: Salama, Salem, Sulla, Suleiman, Sloma, Sule, Sulek, Solem, Klema

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Where is the Sulema family from?

You can see how Sulema families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulema family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sulema family living in Connecticut. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sulema's in USA. Connecticut and 2 other states had the highest population of Sulema families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulema 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 Sulema ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Janitor
    100%

What Sulema family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 84 census records available for the last name Sulema. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulema 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 24 immigration records available for the last name Sulema. 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 1 military records available for the last name Sulema. For the veterans among your Sulema ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulema lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2000, in the United States, Sulema life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sulema in 1972 was 83, and 87 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sulema

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulema 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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