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Sulliavan Family History

Sulliavan 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: Cullivan, Sullivan, Cullinan, Gallivan, Culligan, Mulligan, Mullican

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Where is the Sulliavan family from?

You can see how Sulliavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulliavan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sulliavan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 6 Sulliavan families living in Alberta. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sulliavan's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Sulliavan families in 1911.
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What did your Sulliavan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shop Asst Veg was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sulliavan. 100% of Sulliavan men worked as a Shop Asst Veg.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Shop Asst Veg
    100%

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Census Records

There are 390 census records available for the last name Sulliavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulliavan 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sulliavan. 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 80 military records available for the last name Sulliavan. For the veterans among your Sulliavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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