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Suain Family History

Suain Surname 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: Spain, Swain, Sain, Quain, Shain, Stain, Hain, Bain, Stein, Guan

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Where is the Suain family from?

You can see how Suain families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suain family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Suain families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 11 Suain families living in Manitoba. This was about 92% of all the recorded Suain's in Canada. Manitoba had the highest population of Suain families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suain 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 Suain ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suain. 31% of Suain men worked as a Farmer and 60% of Suain women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suain were Foreman 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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • Salesman
    12%
  • Foreman
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    60%
  • Housekeeper
    40%

What Suain family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Suain. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suain 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 145 immigration records available for the last name Suain. 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 75 military records available for the last name Suain. For the veterans among your Suain ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suain lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2001, in the United States, Suain life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Suain in 1971 was 82, and 87 in 2001.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suain ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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