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Sutterlin Family History

Sutterlin Surname Meaning

South German (Sütterlin): diminutive of Sutter.

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


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Where is the Sutterlin family from?

You can see how Sutterlin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutterlin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sutterlin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Sutterlin families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Sutterlin's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sutterlin families in 1891.
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What did your Sutterlin ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sutterlin. 100% of Sutterlin 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
    100%

What Sutterlin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sutterlin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutterlin 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 408 immigration records available for the last name Sutterlin. 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 444 military records available for the last name Sutterlin. For the veterans among your Sutterlin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutterlin lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Sutterlin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1957, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sutterlin in 1957 was 57, and 81 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutterlin 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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