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Sullans Family History

Sullans 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: Sullins, Sullens, Sultan, Ulland, Sulla, Sollars, Sultana, Selland

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Where is the Sullans family from?

You can see how Sullans families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullans family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullans families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Sullans family living in Midlothian. This was 100% of all the recorded Sullans's in Scotland. Midlothian had the highest population of Sullans families in 1861.
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Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Sullans. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullans 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sullans. 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 18 military records available for the last name Sullans. For the veterans among your Sullans ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullans lifespan?

Average Sullans life expectancy in 1999 was 82 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullans 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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