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Sullivent Family History

Sullivent 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: Sullivant, Sullivan, Cullivan, Sullen, Gulliver, Mulliken, Sullins

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Where is the Sullivent family from?

You can see how Sullivent families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullivent family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullivent families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Sullivent families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sullivent's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sullivent families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullivent 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 Sullivent ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sullivent. 62% of Sullivent men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    62%
  • Farming
    24%
  • Farmer
    16%

What Sullivent family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 649 census records available for the last name Sullivent. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullivent 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sullivent. 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 148 military records available for the last name Sullivent. For the veterans among your Sullivent ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullivent lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sullivent life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sullivent in 1955 was 40, and 65 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullivent 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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