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Sulu Family History

Sulu 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: Sule, Sult, Sulc, Sula, Lu, Mule, Sun, Saul, Sala, Sol

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Where is the Sulu family from?

You can see how Sulu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sulu family living in Arizona. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sulu's in USA. Arizona and 1 other state had the highest population of Sulu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 597 census records available for the last name Sulu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulu 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 20 immigration records available for the last name Sulu. 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 9 military records available for the last name Sulu. For the veterans among your Sulu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulu lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Sulu life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Sulu in 1975 was 69, and 68 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sulu

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulu 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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