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Sufkin Family History

Sufkin 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: Bufkin, Sulkin, Suskin, Lufkin, Ruskin, Duffin, Lukin, Salkin, Simkin

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Where is the Sufkin family from?

You can see how Sufkin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sufkin family name was found in the USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 12 Sufkin families living in Maine. This was about 80% of all the recorded Sufkin's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Sufkin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sufkin 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 Sufkin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Secretary was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sufkin. 100% of Sufkin women worked as a Secretary. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 143 census records available for the last name Sufkin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sufkin 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 10 immigration records available for the last name Sufkin. 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 6 military records available for the last name Sufkin. For the veterans among your Sufkin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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