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Suthern Family History

Suthern Surname Meaning

see Southern.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Suthern family from?

You can see how Suthern families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suthern family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Suthern families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 14 Suthern families living in Nova Scotia. This was about 82% of all the recorded Suthern's in Canada. Nova Scotia had the highest population of Suthern families in 1911.
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What did your Suthern ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Clerk was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Suthern. 100% of Suthern men worked as a Clerk.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Clerk
    100%

What Suthern family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Suthern. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suthern 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 212 immigration records available for the last name Suthern. 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 341 military records available for the last name Suthern. For the veterans among your Suthern ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suthern lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2002, in the United States, Suthern life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Suthern in 1970 was 77, and 69 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suthern 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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