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Sulky Family History

Sulky 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: Sully, Tully, Silk, Tulk, Slay, Sulla, Buley, Selby, Sule, Duley

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Where is the Sulky family from?

You can see how Sulky families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulky family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulky families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 10 Sulky families living in Wisconsin. This was about 29% of all the recorded Sulky's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sulky families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulky 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 Sulky ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Housework was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sulky. 100% of Sulky women worked as a Housework.

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%

What Sulky family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 389 census records available for the last name Sulky. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulky 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sulky. 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 73 military records available for the last name Sulky. For the veterans among your Sulky ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulky lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1999, in the United States, Sulky life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sulky in 1963 was 62, and 83 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sulky

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulky 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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