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Sulman Family History

Sulman Surname Meaning

from Middle English sul(l) (Old English sulh) ‘plough’ + -man denoting a ploughman.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sulman family from?

You can see how Sulman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sulman families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 47 Sulman families living in Ontario. This was about 69% of all the recorded Sulman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sulman families in 1911.
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What did your Sulman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Merchant was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sulman. 60% of Sulman men worked as a Merchant.

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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

  • Merchant
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sulman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulman 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Sulman. 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 318 military records available for the last name Sulman. For the veterans among your Sulman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulman lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2003, in the United States, Sulman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sulman in 1968 was 82, and 92 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sulman 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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