This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Shllivan family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Shllivan Family History

Shllivan 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, Silliman, Cullivan, Gallivan, Sullivant, Sliva, Sellman

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Shllivan family from?

You can see how Shllivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shllivan family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Shllivan family living in Indiana. This was about 33% of all the recorded Shllivan's in USA. Indiana and 2 other states had the highest population of Shllivan families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Shllivan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What Shllivan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 19 census records available for the last name Shllivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shllivan census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Shllivan

Passenger Lists

There are 9 immigration records available for the last name Shllivan. 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.

View all Shllivan immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 11 military records available for the last name Shllivan. For the veterans among your Shllivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Shllivan military records

You've only scratched the surface of Shllivan family history

Discover More

What is the average Shllivan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shllivan 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Shllivan family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial