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Sulke Family History

Sulke 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: Sule, Hulke, Selke, Silke, Mule, Duke, Sully, Sale, Yule, Humke

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Where is the Sulke family from?

You can see how Sulke families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulke family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulke families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sulke families living in Suffolk. This was 100% of all the recorded Sulke's in United Kingdom. Suffolk had the highest population of Sulke families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulke 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 Sulke ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sulke family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 346 census records available for the last name Sulke. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulke 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Sulke. 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 51 military records available for the last name Sulke. For the veterans among your Sulke ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulke lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2001, in the United States, Sulke life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Sulke in 1963 was 72, and 41 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulke 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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