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Sulvin Family History

Sulvin 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: Sulkin, Savin, Salvi, Slavin, Galvin, Silvia, Sultan, Dulin, Hulin

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Where is the Sulvin family from?

You can see how Sulvin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulvin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sulvin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 5 Sulvin families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Sulvin's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Sulvin families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulvin 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 161 census records available for the last name Sulvin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulvin 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Sulvin. 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 5 military records available for the last name Sulvin. For the veterans among your Sulvin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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