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Sulim Family History

Sulim 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: Salim, Sulik, Selim, Sully, Shim, Salm, Solis, Sui, Suri, Klim

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Census Records

There are 75 census records available for the last name Sulim. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulim 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sulim. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sulim. For the veterans among your Sulim ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulim lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Sulim life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sulim in 1966 was 67, and 78 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulim 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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