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Sullins Family History

Sullins Surname Meaning

English (Essex): variant of Sullens.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sullins family from?

You can see how Sullins families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sullins family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sullins families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 15 Sullins families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sullins's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Sullins families in 1911.
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What did your Sullins ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sullins. 32% of Sullins men worked as a Farmer and 14% of Sullins women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sullins were Salesman and Housekeeper.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    32%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Truck Driver
    5%
  • Salesman
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    14%
  • Seamstress
    9%
  • Cook
    7%
  • Housekeeper
    7%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Sullins. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sullins 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 358 immigration records available for the last name Sullins. 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 2,000 military records available for the last name Sullins. For the veterans among your Sullins ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sullins lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Sullins life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sullins in 1945 was 62, and 77 in 2004.

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