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Sullivane Family History

Sullivane 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, Sullivant, Cullivan, Cullinane, Suleiman, Pellicane

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Where is the Sullivane family from?

You can see how Sullivane families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullivane family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullivane families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sullivane families living in Monmouthshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sullivane's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Sullivane families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 213 census records available for the last name Sullivane. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullivane 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Sullivane. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sullivane. For the veterans among your Sullivane ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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