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Suthon Family History

Suthon 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: Sutton, Lutton, Luton, Auton, Mutton, Dutton, Suto, Thon, Duchon

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Where is the Suthon family from?

You can see how Suthon families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suthon family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Suthon families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there were 14 Suthon families living in Shropshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Suthon's in United Kingdom. Shropshire had the highest population of Suthon families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suthon surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Suthon ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Suthon. 78% of Suthon 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
    78%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    23%

What Suthon family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 648 census records available for the last name Suthon. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suthon 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 81 immigration records available for the last name Suthon. 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 40 military records available for the last name Suthon. For the veterans among your Suthon ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suthon lifespan?

Between 1973 and 1999, in the United States, Suthon life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1990. The average life expectancy for Suthon in 1973 was 80, and 71 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suthon

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suthon 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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