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Sutterley Family History

Sutterley 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: Betterley, Butterly, Sitterly, Satterlee, Sutterlin, Sutterer

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Where is the Sutterley family from?

You can see how Sutterley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutterley family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutterley families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Sutterley families living in Norfolk. This was about 46% of all the recorded Sutterley's in United Kingdom. Norfolk had the highest population of Sutterley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutterley 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 Sutterley ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Manager were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sutterley. 43% of Sutterley men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sutterley women worked as a Manager.

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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
    43%
  • Cutter
    29%
  • Manager
    29%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Manager
    100%

What Sutterley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 603 census records available for the last name Sutterley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutterley 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Sutterley. 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 215 military records available for the last name Sutterley. For the veterans among your Sutterley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutterley lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Sutterley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1989, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Sutterley in 1965 was 66, and 81 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sutterley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutterley 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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