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Suhs Family History

Suhs 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: Ruhs, Suhr, Kuhs, Suh, Suss, Suhl, Fuhs, Buhs, Sahs, Suhy

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Where is the Suhs family from?

You can see how Suhs families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suhs family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Suhs families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Suhs families living in New York. This was 100% of all the recorded Suhs's in USA. New York had the highest population of Suhs families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suhs 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 Suhs ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Hand was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suhs. 100% of Suhs men worked as a Farm Hand.

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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

  • Farm Hand
    100%

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Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Suhs. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suhs 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 84 immigration records available for the last name Suhs. 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 177 military records available for the last name Suhs. For the veterans among your Suhs ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suhs lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2003, in the United States, Suhs life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Suhs in 1957 was 53, and 83 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suhs 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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