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Osullevan Family History

Osullevan 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: Sullivan, Cullivan, Sullen, O'sullivan, Sullivant, Mullen, Cullen

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Where is the Osullevan family from?

You can see how Osullevan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Osullevan family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Osullevan family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Osullevan's in USA. New York had the highest population of Osullevan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Osullevan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Osullevan 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

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Draft Cards

There are 7 military records available for the last name Osullevan. For the veterans among your Osullevan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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