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Sullivin Family History

Sullivin 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, Cullivan, Mullikin, Sullivant, Slavin, Sulpizio, Suleiman

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Where is the Sullivin family from?

You can see how Sullivin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullivin family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullivin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1861 there was 1 Sullivin family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sullivin's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Sullivin families in 1861.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullivin 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 Sullivin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Builders Handyman was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sullivin. 100% of Sullivin men worked as a Builders Handyman.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Builders Handyman
    100%

What Sullivin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sullivin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullivin 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Sullivin. 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 40 military records available for the last name Sullivin. For the veterans among your Sullivin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullivin lifespan?

Average Sullivin life expectancy in 1960 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 52.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sullivin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullivin 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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