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Sullan Family History

Sullan 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: Sultan, Sulla, Sullen, Pullan, Mullan, Sully, Mullen, Cullen, Selman

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Where is the Sullan family from?

You can see how Sullan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sullan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Sullan families living in Wisconsin. This was about 32% of all the recorded Sullan's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Sullan families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sullan ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sullan. 100% of Sullan men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Sullan women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 1940

  • Clerk
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Sullan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 455 census records available for the last name Sullan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullan 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 185 immigration records available for the last name Sullan. 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 89 military records available for the last name Sullan. For the veterans among your Sullan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullan lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2002, in the United States, Sullan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sullan in 1977 was 73, and 97 in 2002.

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