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Sulliv Family History

Sulliv 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: Sully, Bullis, Sulla, Sellin, Sullivan, Sallis, Mullis, Sullo, Sallie

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Where is the Sulliv family from?

You can see how Sulliv families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulliv family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sulliv families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sulliv family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sulliv's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sulliv families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 231 census records available for the last name Sulliv. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulliv 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 Sulliv. 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 25 military records available for the last name Sulliv. For the veterans among your Sulliv ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulliv lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2001, in the United States, Sulliv life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sulliv in 1972 was 52, and 57 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulliv 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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