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Suhany Family History

Suhany 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: Shan, Susan, Supan, Shane, Shang, Suchan, Shand, Shann, Schank, Shank

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Where is the Suhany family from?

You can see how Suhany families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suhany family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Suhany family living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Suhany's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Suhany families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suhany 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 19 census records available for the last name Suhany. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suhany 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Suhany. 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 63 military records available for the last name Suhany. For the veterans among your Suhany ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suhany lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Suhany life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Suhany in 1962 was 61, and 63 in 2004.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suhany 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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