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Sulaven Family History

Sulaven 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: Slaven, Slavin, Ulven, Laven, Sullen, Slavens, Slaten, Leven, Saladin

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Where is the Sulaven family from?

You can see how Sulaven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulaven family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulaven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sulaven families living in Ohio. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sulaven's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Sulaven families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulaven 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 180 census records available for the last name Sulaven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulaven 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sulaven. 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 14 military records available for the last name Sulaven. For the veterans among your Sulaven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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