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Sulm Family History

Sulm 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: Salm, Sule, Sum, Kulm, Sult, Sulc, Ulm, Sula, Hulm, Mule

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Where is the Sulm family from?

You can see how Sulm families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulm family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulm families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sulm family living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Sulm's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Sulm families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulm surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 78 census records available for the last name Sulm. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulm 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 35 immigration records available for the last name Sulm. 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 15 military records available for the last name Sulm. For the veterans among your Sulm ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulm lifespan?

Between 1968 and 1986, in the United States, Sulm life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sulm in 1968 was 85, and 91 in 1986.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulm 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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