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Sutherlin Family History

Sutherlin Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Sütterlin (see Sutterlin). Altered form of Scottish Sutherland.

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


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Where is the Sutherlin family from?

You can see how Sutherlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutherlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutherlin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Sutherlin families living in Derbyshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sutherlin's in United Kingdom. Derbyshire had the highest population of Sutherlin families in 1891.
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What did your Sutherlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Charwoman was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sutherlin. 50% of Sutherlin women worked as a Charwoman.

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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

  • Charwoman
    50%
  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%

What Sutherlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Sutherlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutherlin 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 278 immigration records available for the last name Sutherlin. 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 Sutherlin. For the veterans among your Sutherlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutherlin lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sutherlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Sutherlin in 1944 was 23, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sutherlin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutherlin 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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