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Susherland Family History

Susherland 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: Sutherland, Sunderland, Southerland, Litherland, Sutherlin, Ausherman

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Where is the Susherland family from?

You can see how Susherland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Susherland family name was found in Scotland between 1851 and 1901. The most Susherland families were found in and Scotland in 1851. In 1851 there were 7 Susherland families living in Shetland. This was about 64% of all the recorded Susherland's in Scotland. Shetland had the highest population of Susherland families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Susherland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 51 census records available for the last name Susherland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susherland 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 14 immigration records available for the last name Susherland. 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 military records available for the last name Susherland. For the veterans among your Susherland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Susherland lifespan?

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