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Sutterland Family History

Sutterland 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, Sunderland, Setterlund, Satterlund, Sutterlin

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Where is the Sutterland family from?

You can see how Sutterland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutterland family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sutterland families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 5 Sutterland families living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Sutterland's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sutterland families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutterland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Sutterland ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sutterland. 100% of Sutterland women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Sutterland family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sutterland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutterland 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 424 immigration records available for the last name Sutterland. 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 69 military records available for the last name Sutterland. For the veterans among your Sutterland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutterland lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2001, in the United States, Sutterland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Sutterland in 1979 was 65, and 44 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sutterland

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutterland 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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