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Suttman Family History

Suttman 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: Luttman, Guttman, Putman, Sultan, Mittman, Gutman, Rittman, Butman

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Where is the Suttman family from?

You can see how Suttman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suttman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Suttman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Suttman family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Suttman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Suttman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suttman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Suttman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suttman. 25% of Suttman men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Suttman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suttman were Clothing Store and Inspection. .

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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
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Packer
    17%
  • Clothing Store
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    60%
  • Inspection
    40%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Suttman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suttman 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 190 immigration records available for the last name Suttman. 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 100 military records available for the last name Suttman. For the veterans among your Suttman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suttman lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Suttman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Suttman in 1962 was 66, and 60 in 2004.

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