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Suffin Family History

Suffin 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: Duffin, Buffin, Ruffin, Guffin, Sutfin, Coffin, Goffin, Giffin

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Where is the Suffin family from?

You can see how Suffin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suffin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Suffin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Suffin families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Suffin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Suffin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suffin 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 Suffin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suffin. 20% of Suffin men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Suffin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suffin were Truck Driver and Maid. .

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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
    20%
  • Laborer
    20%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Cook
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
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What Suffin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 960 census records available for the last name Suffin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suffin 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 213 immigration records available for the last name Suffin. 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 90 military records available for the last name Suffin. For the veterans among your Suffin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suffin lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Suffin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Suffin in 1963 was 81, and 87 in 2003.

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