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Suckling Family History

Suckling Surname Meaning

English (Essex): nickname from Middle English suckeling(e) ‘suckling; infant or young animal not yet weaned’

perhaps used as a nickname for a weak or baby-faced person.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Suckling family from?

You can see how Suckling families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suckling family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Suckling families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 400 Suckling families living in Essex. This was about 37% of all the recorded Suckling's in United Kingdom. Essex had the highest population of Suckling families in 1891.
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What did your Suckling ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Suckling. 10% of Suckling men worked as a General Labourer and 73% of Suckling women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suckling were Bricklayer and Domestic Servant.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    10%
  • Gardener
    7%
  • Builders Labourer
    7%
  • Bricklayer
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    73%
  • Housewife
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    3%
  • Domestic Servant
    2%

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Census Records

There are 29,000 census records available for the last name Suckling. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suckling 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Suckling. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Suckling. For the veterans among your Suckling ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suckling lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2003, in the United States, Suckling life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Suckling in 1942 was 22, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suckling 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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