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Sullens Family History

Sullens Surname Meaning

English (Essex and London): variant of Sullen with post-medieval excrescent -s.

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


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Where is the Sullens family from?

You can see how Sullens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 30 Sullens families living in Essex. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sullens's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sullens families in 1891.
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What did your Sullens 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 Sullens. 100% of Sullens men worked as a General Labourer and 89% of Sullens 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
    89%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    12%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sullens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullens 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Sullens. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sullens. For the veterans among your Sullens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullens lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sullens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sullens in 1945 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullens 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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