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Wullivan Family History

Wullivan 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: Cullivan, Sullivan, Cullinan, Gallivan, Culligan, Mulligan, Mullican

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Where is the Wullivan family from?

You can see how Wullivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wullivan family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Wullivan families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there was 1 Wullivan family living in Kentucky. This was about 50% of all the recorded Wullivan's in USA. Kentucky and 1 other state had the highest population of Wullivan families in 1880.
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Census Records

There are 26 census records available for the last name Wullivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wullivan 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 Wullivan. 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 25 military records available for the last name Wullivan. For the veterans among your Wullivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wullivan lifespan?

Average Wullivan life expectancy in 2000 was 47 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 75.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wullivan 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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