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Sullinan Family History

Sullinan 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: Sullivan, Cullinan, Suleiman, Silliman, Cullivan, Hallinan, Mullinax

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Where is the Sullinan family from?

You can see how Sullinan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullinan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullinan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1861 there were 4 Sullinan families living in Angus. This was 100% of all the recorded Sullinan's in Scotland. Angus had the highest population of Sullinan families in 1861.
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What did your Sullinan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sullinan. 55% of Sullinan men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sullinan women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sullinan were Farmer and Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    55%
  • Farmer
    46%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%

What Sullinan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 336 census records available for the last name Sullinan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullinan 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Sullinan. 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 27 military records available for the last name Sullinan. For the veterans among your Sullinan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullinan lifespan?

Average Sullinan life expectancy in 1998 was 68 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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