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Suits Family History

Suits Surname Meaning

Probably an ethnic name for someone from Switzerland. This surname is common in the Mohawk Valley and may be of Dutch or Palatine German origin.

Derived, for example, from Dutch Switser.

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


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Where is the Suits family from?

You can see how Suits families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suits family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Suits families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Suits family living in Lancashire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Suits's in United Kingdom. Lancashire and 1 other county had the highest population of Suits families in 1891.
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What did your Suits ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suits. 21% of Suits men worked as a Laborer and 15% of Suits women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suits were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    21%
  • Farmer
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    8%
  • Salesman
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    15%
  • Maid
    12%
  • Stenographer
    10%
  • Housework
    10%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Suits. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suits 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 409 immigration records available for the last name Suits. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Suits. For the veterans among your Suits ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suits lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Suits life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1948, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Suits in 1948 was 37, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suits 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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