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Sulima Family History

Sulima 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: Shima, Salama, Sliva, Salim, Subia, Sulla, Suleiman, Scrima, Sumida

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Where is the Sulima family from?

You can see how Sulima families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulima family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Sulima families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Sulima families living in Worcestershire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sulima's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Sulima families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulima 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 Sulima ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sulima. 67% of Sulima men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sulima women worked as a Waitress.

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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
    67%
  • Janitor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    100%

What Sulima family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 566 census records available for the last name Sulima. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulima 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 288 immigration records available for the last name Sulima. 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 170 military records available for the last name Sulima. For the veterans among your Sulima ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulima lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sulima life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sulima in 1963 was 69, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sulima

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulima 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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