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Sullifan Family History

Sullifan 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, Suleiman, Silliman, Cullivan, Cullinan, Culligan, Mulligan

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Where is the Sullifan family from?

You can see how Sullifan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullifan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sullifan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 4 Sullifan families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Sullifan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Sullifan families in 1891.
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What did your Sullifan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Tailoress was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sullifan. 100% of Sullifan women worked as a Tailoress.

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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 1921

  • Tailoress
    100%

What Sullifan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Sullifan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullifan 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 28 immigration records available for the last name Sullifan. 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 4 military records available for the last name Sullifan. For the veterans among your Sullifan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullifan lifespan?

Between 1963 and 1995, in the United States, Sullifan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1963. The average life expectancy for Sullifan in 1963 was 86, and 84 in 1995.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sullifan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullifan 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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