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Sudsbury Family History

Sudsbury 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: Sudbury, Salsbury, Sidbury, Saulsbury, Sansbury, Salisbury, Sainsbury

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Where is the Sudsbury family from?

You can see how Sudsbury families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sudsbury family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sudsbury families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1911 there were 21 Sudsbury families living in Prince Edward Island. This was about 81% of all the recorded Sudsbury's in Canada. Prince Edward Island had the highest population of Sudsbury families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sudsbury 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 Sudsbury ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the Canada named Sudsbury. 67% of Sudsbury men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sudsbury women worked as a 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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Labourer
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1921

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Sudsbury family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sudsbury. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sudsbury 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Sudsbury. 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 101 military records available for the last name Sudsbury. For the veterans among your Sudsbury ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sudsbury lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2004, in the United States, Sudsbury life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1979. The average life expectancy for Sudsbury in 1975 was 56, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sudsbury

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sudsbury 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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