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Sulym Family History

Sulym 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: Sully, Salm, Salim, Salem, Sulla, Sule, Sum, Sullo, July, Kulm

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Where is the Sulym family from?

You can see how Sulym families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulym family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sulym family living in New Jersey. This was 100% of all the recorded Sulym's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sulym families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulym 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 3 census records available for the last name Sulym. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulym 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 Sulym. 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 Sulym. For the veterans among your Sulym ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulym lifespan?

Between 1983 and 2002, in the United States, Sulym life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sulym in 1983 was 63, and 86 in 2002.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulym 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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