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Suffet Family History

Suffet 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: Duffer, Huffer, Saffer, Moffet, Taffet, Kuffel, Duffett, Buffett

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Where is the Suffet family from?

You can see how Suffet families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suffet family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Suffet family living in Michigan. This was about 50% of all the recorded Suffet's in USA. Michigan and 1 other state had the highest population of Suffet families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suffet surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Suffet ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Salesman
    100%
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What Suffet family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 56 census records available for the last name Suffet. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suffet 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 18 immigration records available for the last name Suffet. 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 10 military records available for the last name Suffet. For the veterans among your Suffet ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suffet lifespan?

Between 1969 and 2003, in the United States, Suffet life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1982, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Suffet in 1969 was 89, and 89 in 2003.

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