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Sulma Family History

Sulma 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: Sulla, Surma, Summa, Sula, Sala, Sully, Mula, Shima, Sama, Salm

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Where is the Sulma family from?

You can see how Sulma families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulma family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sulma families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sulma's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sulma families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulma 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 78 census records available for the last name Sulma. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulma 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 50 immigration records available for the last name Sulma. 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 29 military records available for the last name Sulma. For the veterans among your Sulma ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulma lifespan?

Between 1977 and 2004, in the United States, Sulma life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Sulma in 1977 was 53, and 51 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulma 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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