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Sutts Family History

Sutts 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: Lutts, Suits, Cutts, Stutts, Sitts, Butts, Shutts, Sutt, Butt, Hutt

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Where is the Sutts family from?

You can see how Sutts families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutts family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutts families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Sutts families living in New Jersey. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sutts's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Sutts families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutts 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 Sutts ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sutts. 34% of Sutts men worked as a Laborer and 38% of Sutts women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sutts were Mechanic and Housekeeper. .

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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
    34%
  • Truck Driver
    20%
  • Carpenter
    20%
  • Mechanic
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    38%
  • Housewife
    38%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sutts. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutts 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Sutts. 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 412 military records available for the last name Sutts. For the veterans among your Sutts ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutts lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Sutts life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Sutts in 1944 was 33, and 80 in 2004.

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