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Suther Family History

Suther Surname Meaning

German: variant of Suter.

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


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Where is the Suther family from?

You can see how Suther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Suther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 22 Suther families living in Yorkshire. This was about 23% of all the recorded Suther's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Suther families in 1891.
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What did your Suther ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Suther. 67% of Suther women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    67%
  • Cotton Weaver
    17%
  • Private Means
    17%

What Suther family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Suther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suther 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Suther. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Suther. For the veterans among your Suther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suther lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Suther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Suther in 1947 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suther

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suther 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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