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Sudborough Family History

Sudborough Name 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: Rosborough, Scarborough, Yarborough, Dorough, Kimbrough, Malbrough

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Where is the Sudborough family from?

You can see how Sudborough families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sudborough family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sudborough families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 10 Sudborough families living in Michigan. This was about 59% of all the recorded Sudborough's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Sudborough families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sudborough surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sudborough ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sudborough. 100% of Sudborough men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1940

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 721 census records available for the last name Sudborough. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sudborough 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Sudborough. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 118 military records available for the last name Sudborough. For the veterans among your Sudborough ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sudborough lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2001, in the United States, Sudborough life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Sudborough in 1962 was 65, and 69 in 2001.

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