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Sulway Family History

Sulway 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: Selway, Solway, Salway, Sully, Sultan, Slay, Sulla, Galway, Soloway

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Where is the Sulway family from?

You can see how Sulway families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulway family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulway families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 21 Sulway families living in Monmouthshire. This was about 84% of all the recorded Sulway's in United Kingdom. Monmouthshire had the highest population of Sulway families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulway 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 Sulway ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sulway. 67% of Sulway men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 100% of Sulway 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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    67%
  • Colliery Hewer Below H W
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sulway family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 967 census records available for the last name Sulway. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulway 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 85 immigration records available for the last name Sulway. 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 47 military records available for the last name Sulway. For the veterans among your Sulway ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulway lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Sulway life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sulway in 1973 was 77, and 60 in 1999.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulway 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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