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Sukow Family History

Sukow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from a place so called in Mecklenburg-West Pomerania of Slavic origin. Compare Suckow and Suko.

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


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Where is the Sukow family from?

You can see how Sukow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sukow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sukow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 6 Sukow families living in Gloucestershire. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sukow's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sukow families in 1891.
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What did your Sukow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sukow. 29% of Sukow men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Sukow women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sukow were Salesman and Waitress.

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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

  • Farmer
    29%
  • Plumber
    20%
  • Farm Laborer
    20%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Waitress
    50%

What Sukow family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sukow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sukow 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Sukow. 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 137 military records available for the last name Sukow. For the veterans among your Sukow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sukow lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Sukow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sukow in 1962 was 40, and 93 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sukow 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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