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Sutermeister Family History

Sutermeister 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: Burmeister, Fuhrmeister, Hintermeister, Bauermeister, Wehrmeister

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Where is the Sutermeister family from?

You can see how Sutermeister families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutermeister family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Sutermeister families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 9 Sutermeister families living in Indiana. This was about 36% of all the recorded Sutermeister's in USA. Indiana had the highest population of Sutermeister families in 1880.
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What did your Sutermeister ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeping were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sutermeister. 100% of Sutermeister men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sutermeister women worked as a Housekeeping.

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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

  • Farmer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeping
    100%

What Sutermeister family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 295 census records available for the last name Sutermeister. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutermeister 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 109 immigration records available for the last name Sutermeister. 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 133 military records available for the last name Sutermeister. For the veterans among your Sutermeister ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutermeister lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2001, in the United States, Sutermeister life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Sutermeister in 1965 was 52, and 79 in 2001.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sutermeister

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutermeister 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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