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Sutherlen Family History

Sutherlen 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: Sutherlin, Sutherland, Sutterlin, Thelen, Atherley, Sterken, Sterle

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Where is the Sutherlen family from?

You can see how Sutherlen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutherlen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutherlen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Sutherlen family living in Caithness. This was 100% of all the recorded Sutherlen's in Scotland. Caithness had the highest population of Sutherlen families in 1851.
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Census Records

There are 127 census records available for the last name Sutherlen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutherlen 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Sutherlen. 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 28 military records available for the last name Sutherlen. For the veterans among your Sutherlen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutherlen lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2001, in the United States, Sutherlen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sutherlen in 1959 was 45, and 86 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutherlen 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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