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Sulga Family History

Sulga Name 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: Sulla, Sula, Sunga, Sala, Sully, Mula, Sugar, Sultan, Murga, Bula

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Where is the Sulga family from?

You can see how Sulga families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulga family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sulga families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sulga families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sulga's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sulga families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulga surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sulga ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sulga ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Sulga. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulga 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 27 immigration records available for the last name Sulga. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 9 military records available for the last name Sulga. For the veterans among your Sulga ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulga lifespan?

Between 1980 and 1999, in the United States, Sulga life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sulga in 1980 was 67, and 82 in 1999.

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