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Sullam Family History

Sullam 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: Fullam, Sulla, Pullam, Sully, Hallam, Salaam, Sultan, Cullum, Sella

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Where is the Sullam family from?

You can see how Sullam families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullam family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullam families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sullam family living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Sullam's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Sullam families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullam 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 93 census records available for the last name Sullam. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullam 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 90 immigration records available for the last name Sullam. 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 60 military records available for the last name Sullam. For the veterans among your Sullam ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullam lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2000, in the United States, Sullam life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sullam in 1967 was 38, and 81 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullam 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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