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Suffens Family History

Suffens 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: Steffens, Sullens, Ruffins, Suffern, Offen, Duffer, Sens, Huffer

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Where is the Suffens family from?

You can see how Suffens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suffens family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Suffens family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Suffens's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Suffens families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suffens surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 41 census records available for the last name Suffens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suffens 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Suffens. 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 11 military records available for the last name Suffens. For the veterans among your Suffens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suffens lifespan?

Between 1964 and 1990, in the United States, Suffens life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1964, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Suffens in 1964 was 73, and 89 in 1990.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suffens

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suffens 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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