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Sutherlnd Family History

Sutherlnd 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, Southerland, Sunderland, Litherland, Southerly

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Where is the Sutherlnd family from?

You can see how Sutherlnd families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutherlnd family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1881 and 1911. The most Sutherlnd families were found in Scotland in 1881. In 1891 there was 1 Sutherlnd family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sutherlnd's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sutherlnd families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Sutherlnd. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutherlnd 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 7 immigration records available for the last name Sutherlnd. 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 Sutherlnd. For the veterans among your Sutherlnd ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutherlnd lifespan?

Average Sutherlnd life expectancy in 1993 was 72 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutherlnd 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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