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Sutley Family History

Sutley Surname Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


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Where is the Sutley family from?

You can see how Sutley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 15 Sutley families living in Lancashire. This was about 28% of all the recorded Sutley's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Sutley families in 1891.
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What did your Sutley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sutley. 23% of Sutley men worked as a Laborer and 34% of Sutley women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sutley were Clerk and Waitress.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Carpenter
    11%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    34%
  • Clerk
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%
  • Waitress
    17%

What Sutley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sutley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutley 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Sutley. 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 650 military records available for the last name Sutley. For the veterans among your Sutley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sutley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sutley in 1955 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutley 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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