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Sullivant Family History

Sullivant Surname Meaning

Irish: variant of Sullivan.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sullivant family from?

You can see how Sullivant families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullivant family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullivant families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sullivant family living in Devon. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sullivant's in United Kingdom. Devon and 1 other county had the highest population of Sullivant families in 1891.
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What did your Sullivant ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sullivant. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullivant 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 297 immigration records available for the last name Sullivant. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sullivant. For the veterans among your Sullivant ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullivant lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sullivant life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sullivant in 1957 was 44, and 83 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullivant 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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