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Suggett Family History

Suggett Surname Meaning

English (North Yorkshire and Durham): variant of Suggitt.

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


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Where is the Suggett family from?

You can see how Suggett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suggett family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Suggett families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 98 Suggett families living in Durham. This was about 31% of all the recorded Suggett's in United Kingdom. Durham had the highest population of Suggett families in 1891.
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What did your Suggett 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 Suggett. 39% of Suggett men worked as a General Labourer and 83% of Suggett women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suggett were Motor Fitter driver and Domestic.

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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
    39%
  • Colliery Hewer Heavy Worker
    16%
  • Unemployed Miner
    16%
  • Motor Fitter driver
    16%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    83%
  • Incapacitated
    5%
  • Domestic Servant
    4%
  • Domestic
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Suggett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suggett 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 519 immigration records available for the last name Suggett. 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 727 military records available for the last name Suggett. For the veterans among your Suggett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suggett lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Suggett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Suggett in 1962 was 65, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suggett 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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