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Suhay Family History

Suhay 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: Shay, Suhy, Hay, Shan, Say, Sully, Shah, Shaw, Shao, Dunay

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Where is the Suhay family from?

You can see how Suhay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suhay family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Suhay families living in New York. This was about 27% of all the recorded Suhay's in USA. New York had the highest population of Suhay families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suhay 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 Suhay ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Proprietor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suhay. 45% of Suhay men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Suhay women worked as a Proprietor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suhay were Office Clerk and Assembly.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    45%
  • New Worker
    34%
  • Office Clerk
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Proprietor
    34%
  • Servant
    34%
  • Assembly
    34%

What Suhay family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 327 census records available for the last name Suhay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suhay 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 95 immigration records available for the last name Suhay. 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 168 military records available for the last name Suhay. For the veterans among your Suhay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suhay lifespan?

Between 1956 and 2004, in the United States, Suhay life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Suhay in 1956 was 54, and 75 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suhay 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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