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Suly Family History

Suly 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: Sully, Sule, July, Sult, Sly, Sulc, Sula, Suhy, Mule, Sun

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Where is the Suly family from?

You can see how Suly families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suly family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Suly families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Suly families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Suly's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Suly families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suly 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 Suly ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suly. 24% of Suly men worked as a Laborer and 24% of Suly women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suly were Laborern and Office.

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Mechanic
    8%
  • Laborern
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    24%
  • Housekeeper
    16%
  • Teacher
    16%
  • Office
    16%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Suly. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suly 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 165 immigration records available for the last name Suly. 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 183 military records available for the last name Suly. For the veterans among your Suly ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suly lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1996, in the United States, Suly life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Suly in 1964 was 62, and 81 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suly 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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