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Suffron Family History

Suffron 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: Saffran, Heffron, Suffern, Daffron, Effron, Safran, Surgeon, Ruffo

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Where is the Suffron family from?

You can see how Suffron families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suffron family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Suffron families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 8 Suffron families living in Ontario. This was about 73% of all the recorded Suffron's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Suffron families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suffron surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Suffron ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Suffron. 100% of Suffron men worked as a Farmer. .

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 811 census records available for the last name Suffron. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suffron 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 64 immigration records available for the last name Suffron. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 178 military records available for the last name Suffron. For the veterans among your Suffron ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suffron lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Suffron life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Suffron in 1964 was 82, and 81 in 2004.

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