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Suckley Family History

Suckley Surname Meaning

From Suckley (Worcs) which is recorded as Suchelei in 1086, Suckele in 1242, and Sokkeleye in 135. The place-name derives from Old English *succa ‘sparrow’ + lēah ‘wood woodland clearing’.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Suckley family from?

You can see how Suckley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suckley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Suckley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 24 Suckley families living in Yorkshire. This was about 30% of all the recorded Suckley's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Suckley families in 1891.
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What did your Suckley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Colliery Hewer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Suckley. 20% of Suckley men worked as a Colliery Hewer and 86% of Suckley women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suckley were Coal Hewer 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • Colliery Hewer
    20%
  • Bricklayer
    20%
  • Farm Labourer
    20%
  • Coal Hewer
    20%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    86%
  • Gents Outfitter
    5%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    5%
  • Housewife
    5%

What Suckley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Suckley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suckley 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 484 immigration records available for the last name Suckley. 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 263 military records available for the last name Suckley. For the veterans among your Suckley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suckley lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2003, in the United States, Suckley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Suckley in 1966 was 77, and 85 in 2003.

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