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Sulis Family History

Sulis 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: Solis, Kulis, Salis, Sulik, Soulis, Pulis, Sales, Sully, Melis, Puls

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Where is the Sulis family from?

You can see how Sulis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulis family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulis families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 24 Sulis families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 65% of all the recorded Sulis's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sulis families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulis surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sulis ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sulis. 100% of Sulis men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sulis women worked as an Operator. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Operator
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sulis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulis 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 402 immigration records available for the last name Sulis. 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 166 military records available for the last name Sulis. For the veterans among your Sulis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulis lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sulis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Sulis in 1964 was 80, and 90 in 2003.

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