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Sulls Family History

Sulls 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: Sully, Sulla, Sullo, Salls, Bulls, Surls, Sills, Sells, Sales, Puls

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Where is the Sulls family from?

You can see how Sulls families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulls family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sulls families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sulls families living in New Jersey. This was about 44% of all the recorded Sulls's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sulls families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulls surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sulls ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sulls. 100% of Sulls men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sulls women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    50%
  • Maid
    50%
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Census Records

There are 242 census records available for the last name Sulls. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulls 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 19 immigration records available for the last name Sulls. 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 19 military records available for the last name Sulls. For the veterans among your Sulls ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulls lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Sulls life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sulls in 1965 was 74, and 70 in 2003.

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