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Sulkes Family History

Sulkes 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: Sales, Sulzer, Sykes, Salles, Sule, Stakes, Soltes, Tukes, Jules

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Where is the Sulkes family from?

You can see how Sulkes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulkes family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sulkes families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sulkes's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Sulkes families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulkes 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 Sulkes ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%

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Census Records

There are 160 census records available for the last name Sulkes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulkes 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Sulkes. 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 23 military records available for the last name Sulkes. For the veterans among your Sulkes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulkes lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2002, in the United States, Sulkes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sulkes in 1965 was 73, and 91 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulkes 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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