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Sutro Family History

Sutro 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: Dutro, Suto, Suero, Strom, Muto, Mitro, Sato, Puro, Autio, Suri

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Where is the Sutro family from?

You can see how Sutro families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutro family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sutro families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Sutro families living in New York. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sutro's in USA. New York had the highest population of Sutro families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutro surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sutro ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sutro. 67% of Sutro men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Sutro women worked as a Teacher. .

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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
    67%
  • Attorney
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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What Sutro family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sutro. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutro 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 993 immigration records available for the last name Sutro. 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 107 military records available for the last name Sutro. For the veterans among your Sutro ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutro lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Sutro life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2003, and highest in 1970. The average life expectancy for Sutro in 1964 was 87, and 51 in 2003.

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