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Suchan Family History

Suchan Surname Meaning

Czech, Polish, and Sorbian; Slovak (Sucháň): nickname for a thin man derived from a derivative of suchý (Czech and Slovak).

Suchy (Polish and Lower Sorbian) and suchi (Upper Sorbian) also mean ‘thin, lean, meager’.

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


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Where is the Suchan family from?

You can see how Suchan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suchan family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Suchan families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 17 Suchan families living in London. This was about 89% of all the recorded Suchan's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Suchan families in 1891.
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What did your Suchan ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Suchan. 100% of Suchan women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Suchan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suchan 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 725 immigration records available for the last name Suchan. 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 813 military records available for the last name Suchan. For the veterans among your Suchan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suchan lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Suchan life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Suchan in 1962 was 64, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suchan 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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