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Suthelan Family History

Suthelan 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, Sutherlin, Shean, Selan, Thelen, Phelan, Guthman, Luthman

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Where is the Suthelan family from?

You can see how Suthelan families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suthelan family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Suthelan families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Suthelan families living in Lanarkshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Suthelan's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Suthelan families in 1841.
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Census Records

There are 11 census records available for the last name Suthelan. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suthelan 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 1 immigration records available for the last name Suthelan. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Suthelan. For the veterans among your Suthelan ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suthelan lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suthelan 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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