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Suttley Family History

Suttley 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: Suttle, Sutley, Uttley, Suttles, Tuttle, Huntley, Staley, Suttner

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Where is the Suttley family from?

You can see how Suttley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suttley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Suttley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 18 Suttley families living in London. This was about 95% of all the recorded Suttley's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Suttley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suttley 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 Suttley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Retired Private Means was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Suttley. 100% of Suttley women worked as a Retired Private Means.

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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

  • Retired Private Means
    100%

What Suttley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 495 census records available for the last name Suttley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suttley 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 15 immigration records available for the last name Suttley. 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 33 military records available for the last name Suttley. For the veterans among your Suttley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suttley lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2003, in the United States, Suttley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Suttley in 1972 was 71, and 73 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suttley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suttley 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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