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Sullen Family History

Sullen Surname Meaning

English (Middlesex): nickname from Middle English solein(ge) sulayn(e) ‘solitary; sullen’. This surname is now rare in Britain.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sullen family from?

You can see how Sullen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 32 Sullen families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Sullen's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sullen families in 1891.
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What did your Sullen ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sullen. 100% of Sullen men worked as a General Labourer and 67% of Sullen women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • School Mistress
    34%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sullen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullen 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 605 immigration records available for the last name Sullen. 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 380 military records available for the last name Sullen. For the veterans among your Sullen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sullen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sullen in 1964 was 56, and 85 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullen 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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