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Sudivan Family History

Sudivan 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, Sudman, Divan, Dunivan, Radigan, Susan, Dinan, Rudman

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Where is the Sudivan family from?

You can see how Sudivan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sudivan family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Sudivan families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 2 Sudivan families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sudivan's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sudivan families in 1911.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Sudivan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sudivan 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Sudivan. 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 Sudivan. For the veterans among your Sudivan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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