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Sullis Family History

Sullis 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: Bullis, Sallis, Mullis, Sullins, Pullis, Cullis, Tullis, Sully, Solis

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Where is the Sullis family from?

You can see how Sullis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sullis families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Sullis families living in Essex. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sullis's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Sullis families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullis 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 Sullis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sullis. 100% of Sullis 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sullis family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 199 census records available for the last name Sullis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullis 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sullis. 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 22 military records available for the last name Sullis. For the veterans among your Sullis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullis lifespan?

Between 1979 and 1998, in the United States, Sullis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sullis in 1979 was 85, and 74 in 1998.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sullis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullis 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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