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Sullens Name Meaning

English (Essex and London): variant of Sullen with post-medieval excrescent -s.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Sullins, Mullens, Sullen, Cullens, Bullins, Killens, Cullen, Surles

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Where is the Sullens family from?

You can see how Sullens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullens family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullens families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 10 Sullens families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sullens's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sullens families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sullens ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sullens. 31% of Sullens men worked as a Farmer and 24% of Sullens women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sullens were Clerk and Housework. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    24%
  • Salesman
    6%
  • Clerk
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    24%
  • Housewife
    20%
  • Housekeeper
    12%
  • Housework
    12%
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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Sullens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullens 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 275 immigration records available for the last name Sullens. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1,000 military records available for the last name Sullens. For the veterans among your Sullens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullens lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sullens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sullens in 1945 was 25, and 79 in 2004.

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