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Sutliffe Family History

Sutliffe 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: Sutcliffe, Sutliff, Cunliffe, Ratliffe, Setliff, Stiff, Gatliff

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Where is the Sutliffe family from?

You can see how Sutliffe families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutliffe family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutliffe families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 5 Sutliffe families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Sutliffe's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sutliffe families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutliffe 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 Sutliffe ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver and Maid were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sutliffe. 25% of Sutliffe men worked as a Truck Driver and 67% of Sutliffe women worked as a Maid. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sutliffe were Clerk and Secretary.

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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

  • Truck Driver
    25%
  • Salesman
    25%
  • Seaman
    17%
  • Clerk
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Maid
    67%
  • Secretary
    34%

What Sutliffe family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sutliffe. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutliffe 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Sutliffe. 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 313 military records available for the last name Sutliffe. For the veterans among your Sutliffe ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutliffe lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2002, in the United States, Sutliffe life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sutliffe in 1964 was 71, and 83 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutliffe 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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