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Sulier Family History

Sulier 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: Sulzer, Soulier, Sulser, Sulcer, Seller, Lier, Summer, Fuller, Buller

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Where is the Sulier family from?

You can see how Sulier families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulier family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulier families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sulier families living in Devon. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sulier's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sulier families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulier 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 Sulier ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sulier. 67% of Sulier 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
    67%
  • Farm Laborer
    34%

What Sulier family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 835 census records available for the last name Sulier. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulier 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Sulier. 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 180 military records available for the last name Sulier. For the veterans among your Sulier ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulier lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Sulier life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sulier in 1963 was 83, and 92 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sulier

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulier 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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