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Sullar Family History

Sullar 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: Sulla, Tullar, Pullar, Sellar, Seller, Sully, Dollar, Fuller, Buller

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Where is the Sullar family from?

You can see how Sullar families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullar family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sullar families were found in USA in 1920, and Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 3 Sullar families living in Renfrewshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sullar's in Scotland. Renfrewshire had the highest population of Sullar families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 115 census records available for the last name Sullar. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullar 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 16 immigration records available for the last name Sullar. 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 75 military records available for the last name Sullar. For the veterans among your Sullar ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullar lifespan?

Between 1961 and 1995, in the United States, Sullar life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1961, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Sullar in 1961 was 61, and 90 in 1995.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullar 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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