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Suttor Family History

Suttor 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: Sutter, Sutton, Sutor, Suitor, Hutter, Lutton, Setter, Sartor, Butter

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Where is the Suttor family from?

You can see how Suttor families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suttor family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Suttor families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 9 Suttor families living in Lancashire. This was about 90% of all the recorded Suttor's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Suttor families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suttor 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 Suttor ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Cook were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suttor. 39% of Suttor men worked as a Farmer and 34% of Suttor women worked as a Cook. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suttor were Clerk and Housewife.

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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

  • Farmer
    39%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Carpenter
    9%
  • Clerk
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Cook
    34%
  • Maid
    34%
  • Laborer
    17%
  • Housewife
    17%

What Suttor family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Suttor. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suttor 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 454 immigration records available for the last name Suttor. 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 220 military records available for the last name Suttor. For the veterans among your Suttor ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suttor lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Suttor life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Suttor in 1967 was 92, and 89 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suttor 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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