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Sullwan Family History

Sullwan 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: Sultan, Sellman, Sulla, Pullman, Sullivan, Sillman, Rullman, Sullen

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Where is the Sullwan family from?

You can see how Sullwan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullwan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sullwan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 32 Sullwan families living in London. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sullwan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sullwan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullwan 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 Sullwan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sullwan. 91% of Sullwan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Domestic Servant
    10%

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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sullwan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullwan 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 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Sullwan. 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 454 military records available for the last name Sullwan. For the veterans among your Sullwan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sullwan

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