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Sullestad Family History

Sullestad 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: Hillestad, Kallestad, Ulvestad, Ellestad, Fuglestad, Shelstad

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Where is the Sullestad family from?

You can see how Sullestad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullestad family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sullestad families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Sullestad families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sullestad's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sullestad families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullestad 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 Sullestad ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sullestad. 100% of Sullestad men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

What Sullestad family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 158 census records available for the last name Sullestad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullestad 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sullestad. 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 8 military records available for the last name Sullestad. For the veterans among your Sullestad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullestad lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Sullestad life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sullestad in 1971 was 87, and 86 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sullestad

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullestad 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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