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Sutfin Name Meaning

Variant of Sutphin a surname of Dutch origin.

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


Similar surnames: Stein, Sutphin, Outten, Stine, Susan, Auten, Putman, Lutjen, Tustin

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Where is the Sutfin family from?

You can see how Sutfin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutfin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutfin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 11 Sutfin families living in Devon. This was about 92% of all the recorded Sutfin's in United Kingdom. Devon had the highest population of Sutfin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutfin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sutfin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sutfin. 28% of Sutfin men worked as a Farmer and 23% of Sutfin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sutfin were Farm Hand and Housewife. .

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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
    28%
  • Laborer
    18%
  • Salesman
    7%
  • Farm Hand
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    23%
  • Waitress
    17%
  • Stenographer
    17%
  • Housewife
    12%
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Census Records

There are 5,000 census records available for the last name Sutfin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutfin 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 119 immigration records available for the last name Sutfin. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 851 military records available for the last name Sutfin. For the veterans among your Sutfin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutfin lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Sutfin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sutfin in 1946 was 53, and 74 in 2004.

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