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Sulyan Family History

Sulyan 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, Selman, Susan, Salman, Bunyan, Julian, Ulman, Sulla, Selan

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Where is the Sulyan family from?

You can see how Sulyan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulyan family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Sulyan families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 6 Sulyan families living in Cornwall. This was 100% of all the recorded Sulyan's in United Kingdom. Cornwall had the highest population of Sulyan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulyan 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 Sulyan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sulyan. 100% of Sulyan men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sulyan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 58 census records available for the last name Sulyan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulyan 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 31 immigration records available for the last name Sulyan. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sulyan. For the veterans among your Sulyan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulyan lifespan?

Between 1989 and 1993, in the United States, Sulyan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sulyan in 1989 was 88, and 83 in 1993.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulyan 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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