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Sullavan Family History

Sullavan 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, Cullivan, Sullivant, Slavin, Callahan, Sultan, Sellman

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Where is the Sullavan family from?

You can see how Sullavan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullavan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullavan families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Sullavan families living in Quebec. This was about 58% of all the recorded Sullavan's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sullavan families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullavan surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sullavan ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Commis was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sullavan. 100% of Sullavan men worked as a Commis.

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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

  • Commis
    100%

What Sullavan family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sullavan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullavan 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 216 immigration records available for the last name Sullavan. 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 228 military records available for the last name Sullavan. For the veterans among your Sullavan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullavan lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sullavan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 1974. The average life expectancy for Sullavan in 1968 was 72, and 72 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sullavan

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sullavan ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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