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Suffran Family History

Suffran 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: Saffran, Safran, Szafran, Shafran, Luffman, Suffern, Huffman, Susan

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Where is the Suffran family from?

You can see how Suffran families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suffran family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Suffran families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Suffran families living in Wisconsin. This was about 67% of all the recorded Suffran's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Suffran families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suffran surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 63 census records available for the last name Suffran. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suffran 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 11 immigration records available for the last name Suffran. 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 19 military records available for the last name Suffran. For the veterans among your Suffran ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suffran lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1979, in the United States, Suffran life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Suffran in 1966 was 79, and 79 in 1979.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suffran 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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