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Suffy Family History

Suffy 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: Duffy, Guffy, Sully, Cuff, Duff, Buff, Ruffo, Huff, Puff, Buffo

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Where is the Suffy family from?

You can see how Suffy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suffy family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Suffy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Suffy families living in New York. This was about 88% of all the recorded Suffy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Suffy families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suffy 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 Suffy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suffy. 50% of Suffy men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Suffy women worked as a Bookkeeper.

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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

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Bookkeeper
    100%

What Suffy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 283 census records available for the last name Suffy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suffy 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Suffy. 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 50 military records available for the last name Suffy. For the veterans among your Suffy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suffy lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Suffy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Suffy in 1970 was 56, and 64 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suffy

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suffy 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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