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Sues Family History

Sues 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: Suen, Suess, Suss, Suer, Kues, Dues, Sies, Sees, Mues, Sue

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Where is the Sues family from?

You can see how Sues families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sues family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Sues families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 20 Sues families living in London. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sues's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sues families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sues 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 Sues ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sues. 35% of Sues men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sues women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sues were Fireman and Teacher.

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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
    35%
  • Laborer
    35%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Fireman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Teacher
    50%

What Sues family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sues. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sues 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 331 immigration records available for the last name Sues. 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 4,000 military records available for the last name Sues. For the veterans among your Sues ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sues lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2003, in the United States, Sues life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1949, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Sues in 1949 was 42, and 79 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sues

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sues 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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