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Sullaven Family History

Sullaven 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, Sullen, Slaven, Mullen, Cullen, Mullaney, Bullen, Slavin

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Where is the Sullaven family from?

You can see how Sullaven families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullaven family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sullaven families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 3 Sullaven families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sullaven's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sullaven families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sullaven 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 250 census records available for the last name Sullaven. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullaven 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 13 immigration records available for the last name Sullaven. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sullaven. For the veterans among your Sullaven ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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