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Sutela Family History

Sutela 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: Sutera, Sutula, Stella, Stell, Sulla, Savela, Sotelo, Jutila, Suter

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Where is the Sutela family from?

You can see how Sutela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 3 Sutela families living in Massachusetts. This was about 60% of all the recorded Sutela's in USA. Massachusetts had the highest population of Sutela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutela 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 94 census records available for the last name Sutela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutela 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Sutela. 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 60 military records available for the last name Sutela. For the veterans among your Sutela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutela lifespan?

Between 1960 and 2003, in the United States, Sutela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1960, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sutela in 1960 was 50, and 87 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sutela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutela 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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