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Sutler Family History

Sutler 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: Butler, Cutler, Sutter, Sudler, Suter, Sutley, Stutler, Shutler

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Where is the Sutler family from?

You can see how Sutler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutler family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutler families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Sutler families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sutler's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sutler families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutler 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 Sutler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Tailor were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sutler. 26% of Sutler men worked as a Farmer and 17% of Sutler women worked as a Tailor. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sutler were Truck Driver and Housekeeper.

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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
    26%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Clerk
    9%
  • Truck Driver
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Tailor
    17%
  • New Worker
    17%
  • Bookkeeper
    17%
  • Housekeeper
    17%

What Sutler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Sutler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutler 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 640 immigration records available for the last name Sutler. 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 679 military records available for the last name Sutler. For the veterans among your Sutler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutler lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2002, in the United States, Sutler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1958, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Sutler in 1958 was 41, and 58 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutler 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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