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Suffrin Family History

Suffrin 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, Shifrin, Saffran, Guffin, Suffern, Buffkin

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Where is the Suffrin family from?

You can see how Suffrin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suffrin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Suffrin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Suffrin families living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Suffrin's in USA. New York had the highest population of Suffrin families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suffrin surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Suffrin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suffrin. 100% of Suffrin 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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Census Records

There are 192 census records available for the last name Suffrin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suffrin 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 169 immigration records available for the last name Suffrin. 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 33 military records available for the last name Suffrin. For the veterans among your Suffrin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suffrin lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Suffrin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Suffrin in 1968 was 79, and 81 in 2000.

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