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Sullian Family History

Sullian 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: Sullivan, Sultan, Sellman, Julian, Sulla, Suleiman, Bullion, Sellin

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Where is the Sullian family from?

You can see how Sullian families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullian family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sullian families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1880 there were 5 Sullian families living in Indiana. This was about 28% of all the recorded Sullian's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sullian families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullian surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sullian ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sullian. 24% of Sullian men worked as a Laborer and 13% of Sullian women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sullian were Salesman and Maid. .

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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
    24%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Clerk
    10%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    13%
  • Stenographer
    11%
  • Teacher
    9%
  • Maid
    7%
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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sullian. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullian 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 343 immigration records available for the last name Sullian. 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 243 military records available for the last name Sullian. For the veterans among your Sullian ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullian lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sullian life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2000, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sullian in 1964 was 72, and 84 in 2003.

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