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Sulleran Family History

Sulleran 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: Sullivan, Colleran, Bullerman, Gilleran, Sullen, Holleran, Halleran

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Where is the Sulleran family from?

You can see how Sulleran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulleran family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sulleran families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 4 Sulleran families living in Lancashire. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sulleran's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sulleran families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulleran 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 Sulleran ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sulleran. 15% of Sulleran men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Sulleran women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sulleran were Foreman and Housewife.

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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

  • Laborer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%
  • Clerk
    11%
  • Foreman
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    15%
  • Teacher
    12%
  • Stenographer
    9%
  • Housewife
    9%

What Sulleran family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sulleran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulleran 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 400 immigration records available for the last name Sulleran. 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 46 military records available for the last name Sulleran. For the veterans among your Sulleran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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