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Sue Family History

Sue Name Meaning

French: derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Sugo a short form of compound names beginnig with Sug-. German: possibly of French origin (see 1 above). It is found in the central part of northern Germany. Chinese: variant of Xue . Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 蕭 (or 肖) see Xiao . Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 蘇 see Su

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


Similar surnames: Sum, Suk, Sze, Aue, Sui, Hue, Suen, Su, Vue, Gue

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Where is the Sue family from?

You can see how Sue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Sue family living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Sue's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sue families in 1840.
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What did your Sue ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sue. 13% of Sue men worked as a Laborer and 17% of Sue women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sue were Proprietor and Waitress. .

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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

  • Laborer
    13%
  • Cook
    12%
  • Farmer
    11%
  • Proprietor
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    17%
  • Housewife
    13%
  • Nurse
    13%
  • Waitress
    13%
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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sue 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Sue. 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 928 military records available for the last name Sue. For the veterans among your Sue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sue lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sue in 1959 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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