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Sulan Family History

Sulan 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: Susan, Sultan, Selan, Supan, Hulan, Solan, Ulan, Sulak, Sula, Gulan

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Where is the Sulan family from?

You can see how Sulan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sulan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sulan families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sulan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sulan families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulan 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 436 census records available for the last name Sulan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulan 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Sulan. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sulan. For the veterans among your Sulan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulan lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1997, in the United States, Sulan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sulan in 1964 was 73, and 84 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulan 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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