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Suffolk Family History

Suffolk Surname Meaning

From the county of Suffolk which is recorded as Suðfolce in a 12th century copy of a document from the 11th century. The county-name derives from Old English sūð ‘south southern’ + folc ‘folk people’.

It is named in contrast to Norfolk from norð ‘north northern’ + folc.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Suffolk family from?

You can see how Suffolk families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suffolk family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Suffolk families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there was 1 Suffolk family living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Suffolk's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Suffolk families in 1911.
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What did your Suffolk ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Suffolk. 100% of Suffolk 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Suffolk. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suffolk 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 528 immigration records available for the last name Suffolk. 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 407 military records available for the last name Suffolk. For the veterans among your Suffolk ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suffolk lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Suffolk life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1966, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Suffolk in 1964 was 76, and 60 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suffolk 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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