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Suppes Family History

Suppes Surname Meaning

German: possibly from Zoppes which derives from an unexplained Old High German personal name.

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


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Where is the Suppes family from?

You can see how Suppes families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suppes family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Suppes families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Suppes families living in Lancashire. This was 100% of all the recorded Suppes's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Suppes families in 1891.
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What did your Suppes ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Insurance Clerk was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Suppes. 100% of Suppes men worked as an Insurance Clerk.

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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

  • Insurance Clerk
    100%

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Suppes. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suppes 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 381 immigration records available for the last name Suppes. 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 476 military records available for the last name Suppes. For the veterans among your Suppes ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suppes lifespan?

Between 1946 and 2004, in the United States, Suppes life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Suppes in 1946 was 40, and 76 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suppes 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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