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Sutterby Family History

Sutterby Surname Meaning

English: habitational name from Sutterby in Lincolnshire.

The placename derives from Old Norse sútari ‘shoe maker’ + bȳ ‘farmstead village’.

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


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Where is the Sutterby family from?

You can see how Sutterby families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutterby family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutterby families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 32 Sutterby families living in Norfolk. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sutterby's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sutterby families in 1891.
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What did your Sutterby ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Agricultural Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sutterby. 56% of Sutterby men worked as an Agricultural Labourer and 69% of Sutterby women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sutterby were Farmer bulb Grower and Land Worker.

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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 Male Occupations In 1939

  • Agricultural Labourer
    56%
  • Bricklayer
    23%
  • Farmer bulb Grower
    23%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    69%
  • Dressmaker
    6%
  • Unpaid Household Duties
    6%
  • Land Worker
    6%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Sutterby. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutterby 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 120 immigration records available for the last name Sutterby. 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 328 military records available for the last name Sutterby. For the veterans among your Sutterby ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutterby lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sutterby life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sutterby in 1964 was 76, and 91 in 2003.

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