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Sullers Family History

Sullers 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: Sillers, Cullers, Sellers, Sollers, Sullens, Bullers, Seller, Fuller

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Where is the Sullers family from?

You can see how Sullers families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullers family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullers families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sullers family living in Somerset. This was 100% of all the recorded Sullers's in United Kingdom. Somerset had the highest population of Sullers families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullers 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 Sullers ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sullers. 24% of Sullers men worked as a Carpenter and 67% of Sullers women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sullers were Laborer and Laundress.

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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

  • Carpenter
    24%
  • Chauffeur
    16%
  • Farmer
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Laundress
    34%

What Sullers family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 493 census records available for the last name Sullers. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullers 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sullers. 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 64 military records available for the last name Sullers. For the veterans among your Sullers ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullers lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1996, in the United States, Sullers life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sullers in 1966 was 81, and 91 in 1996.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullers 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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