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Sutherin Family History

Sutherin 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: Sutherlin, Sutherby, Southern, Sutterlin, Mulherin, Suthers, Suther

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Where is the Sutherin family from?

You can see how Sutherin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutherin family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sutherin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Sutherin families living in West Virginia. This was about 32% of all the recorded Sutherin's in USA. West Virginia had the highest population of Sutherin families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutherin 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 Sutherin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sutherin. 34% of Sutherin men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Sutherin women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sutherin were Truck Driver and Laborer. .

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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%
  • Salesman
    20%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Truck Driver
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sutherin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutherin 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 74 immigration records available for the last name Sutherin. 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 274 military records available for the last name Sutherin. For the veterans among your Sutherin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutherin lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Sutherin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sutherin in 1952 was 49, and 79 in 2004.

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