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Sutphen Family History

Sutphen Surname Meaning

Variant of Sutphin a surname of Dutch origin.

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


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Where is the Sutphen family from?

You can see how Sutphen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutphen family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutphen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 21 Sutphen families living in New Jersey. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sutphen's in USA. New Jersey had the highest population of Sutphen families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutphen 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 Sutphen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sutphen. 13% of Sutphen men worked as a Salesman and 16% of Sutphen women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sutphen were Carpenter and Housekeeper.

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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

  • Salesman
    13%
  • Laborer
    13%
  • Farmer
    8%
  • Carpenter
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    16%
  • Stenographer
    13%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Housekeeper
    11%

What Sutphen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sutphen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutphen 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 726 immigration records available for the last name Sutphen. 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 Sutphen. For the veterans among your Sutphen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutphen lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Sutphen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sutphen in 1943 was 36, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sutphen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutphen 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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