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Sulme Family History

Sulme 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: Sule, Hulme, Mule, Summer, Sully, Sale, Holme, Salm, Yule, Hulse

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Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulme surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Sulme. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulme 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Sulme. 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 13 military records available for the last name Sulme. For the veterans among your Sulme ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulme lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2001, in the United States, Sulme life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Sulme in 1969 was 80, and 81 in 2001.

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