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Sutleff Family History

Sutleff 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: Sutliff, Steff, Streff, Sutley, Shurtleff, Setliff, Butler, Stiff

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Where is the Sutleff family from?

You can see how Sutleff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutleff family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutleff families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sutleff family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Sutleff's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sutleff families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 378 census records available for the last name Sutleff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutleff 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sutleff. 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 35 military records available for the last name Sutleff. For the veterans among your Sutleff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutleff lifespan?

Between 1965 and 1992, in the United States, Sutleff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sutleff in 1965 was 62, and 89 in 1992.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutleff 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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