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Suchla Family History

Suchla 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: Buchta, Scala, Such, Sucher, Sulla, Svehla, Socha, Mucha, Sacha

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Where is the Suchla family from?

You can see how Suchla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suchla family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Suchla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 12 Suchla families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Suchla's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Suchla families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suchla 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 Suchla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Saleswoman were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suchla. 34% of Suchla men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Suchla women worked as a Saleswoman. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suchla were Common Laborer and Maid.

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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

  • Laborer
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Salesman
    8%
  • Common Laborer
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleswoman
    50%
  • Maid
    50%

What Suchla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 877 census records available for the last name Suchla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suchla 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 48 immigration records available for the last name Suchla. 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 331 military records available for the last name Suchla. For the veterans among your Suchla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suchla lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Suchla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Suchla in 1965 was 76, and 78 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suchla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suchla 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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