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Sulkin Family History

Sulkin Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashknazic): variant of Shulkin .

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


Similar surnames: Suskin, Guldin, Galkin, Shulkin, Seldin, Simkin, Sirkin, Siskin

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Where is the Sulkin family from?

You can see how Sulkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sulkin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sulkin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Sulkin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sulkin's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sulkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sulkin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sulkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sulkin. 39% of Sulkin men worked as a Salesman and 100% of Sulkin women worked as a Housework. .

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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

  • Salesman
    39%
  • Tailor
    16%
  • Proprietor
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sulkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sulkin 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 292 immigration records available for the last name Sulkin. 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 108 military records available for the last name Sulkin. For the veterans among your Sulkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sulkin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2003, in the United States, Sulkin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1984, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sulkin in 1952 was 75, and 80 in 2003.

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