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Sutherlain Family History

Sutherlain 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: Sutherlin, Sutherland, Sutterlin, Summerlin, Sherlin, Southerland

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Where is the Sutherlain family from?

You can see how Sutherlain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutherlain family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutherlain families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sutherlain family living in South Carolina. This was 100% of all the recorded Sutherlain's in USA. South Carolina had the highest population of Sutherlain families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutherlain 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 47 census records available for the last name Sutherlain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutherlain 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 642 immigration records available for the last name Sutherlain. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sutherlain. For the veterans among your Sutherlain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutherlain lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sutherlain

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