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Suillivan Family History

Suillivan Surname 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, Silliman, Cullivan, Quinlivan, Quillian, Sullivant

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Where is the Suillivan family from?

You can see how Suillivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suillivan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Suillivan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there was 1 Suillivan family living in New Brunswick. This was 100% of all the recorded Suillivan's in Canada. New Brunswick had the highest population of Suillivan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 130 census records available for the last name Suillivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suillivan 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Suillivan. 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 18 military records available for the last name Suillivan. For the veterans among your Suillivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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