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Sulivain Family History

Sulivain 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: Sullivan, Sylvain, Slavin, Sliva, Sultan, Julian, Suleiman, Sylvan

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Where is the Sulivain family from?

You can see how Sulivain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulivain family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sulivain families living in Texas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sulivain's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sulivain families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulivain 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 23 census records available for the last name Sulivain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulivain 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sulivain. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sulivain. For the veterans among your Sulivain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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