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Sutherlad Family History

Sutherlad 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: Sutherland, Sutherlin, Southerland, Sunderland, Litherland, Southerly

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Where is the Sutherlad family from?

You can see how Sutherlad families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutherlad family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Sutherlad families were found in and Scotland in 1841. In 1841 there were 2 Sutherlad families living in Caithness. This was about 40% of all the recorded Sutherlad's in Scotland. Caithness and 1 other county had the highest population of Sutherlad families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutherlad surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
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Census Records

There are 87 census records available for the last name Sutherlad. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutherlad 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Sutherlad. 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 2 military records available for the last name Sutherlad. For the veterans among your Sutherlad ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutherlad lifespan?

Average Sutherlad life expectancy in 1973 was 86 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutherlad 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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