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Sulney Family History

Sulney 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: Sidney, Sully, Gulley, Dolney, Pulley, Burney, Bulley, Sulzer, Olney

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulney 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 18 census records available for the last name Sulney. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulney 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sulney. 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 3 military records available for the last name Sulney. For the veterans among your Sulney ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulney lifespan?

Average Sulney life expectancy in 1970 was 70 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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