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Suchon Family History

Suchon 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: Duchon, Suchan, Schon, Chon, Such, Pichon, Schoen, Sucher, Buchan

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Where is the Suchon family from?

You can see how Suchon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suchon family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Suchon families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Suchon families living in Illinois. This was about 14% of all the recorded Suchon's in USA. Illinois and 2 other states had the highest population of Suchon families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suchon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Suchon ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Machine Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suchon. 35% of Suchon men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Suchon women worked as a Machine Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suchon were Foreman and Cutter.

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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

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Carpenter
    15%
  • Farmer
    10%
  • Foreman
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Machine Operator
    50%
  • Cutter
    50%

What Suchon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 633 census records available for the last name Suchon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suchon 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 220 immigration records available for the last name Suchon. 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 153 military records available for the last name Suchon. For the veterans among your Suchon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suchon lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2003, in the United States, Suchon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Suchon in 1967 was 65, and 74 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suchon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suchon 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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