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Sulen Family History

Sulen 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: Sule, Sulek, Suen, Sullen, Bulen, Hulen, Salen, Mule, Allen, Sun

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Where is the Sulen family from?

You can see how Sulen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Sulen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Sulen families living in Iowa. This was about 57% of all the recorded Sulen's in USA. Iowa had the highest population of Sulen families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sulen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sulen. 34% of Sulen men worked as a Laborer. .

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Operating
    34%
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Census Records

There are 356 census records available for the last name Sulen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulen 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 151 immigration records available for the last name Sulen. 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 34 military records available for the last name Sulen. For the veterans among your Sulen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulen lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Sulen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sulen in 1971 was 64, and 70 in 2001.

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