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Suinn Family History

Suinn 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: Shinn, Quinn, Sinn, Suing, Guinn, Sun, Gunn, Sund, Kinn, Linn

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Where is the Suinn family from?

You can see how Suinn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suinn family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Suinn family living in Alabama. This was about 25% of all the recorded Suinn's in USA. Alabama and 3 other states had the highest population of Suinn families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suinn 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 Suinn ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Painter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suinn. 50% of Suinn men worked as a Painter.

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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

  • Painter
    50%
  • Truck Driver
    50%

What Suinn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 347 census records available for the last name Suinn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suinn 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 65 immigration records available for the last name Suinn. 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 21 military records available for the last name Suinn. For the veterans among your Suinn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suinn lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2003, in the United States, Suinn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Suinn in 1976 was 75, and 68 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suinn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suinn 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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