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Sutra Family History

Sutra 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: Sura, Dutra, Sutera, Mura, Serra, Dura, Suri, Sera, Ruta, Autry

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Where is the Sutra family from?

You can see how Sutra families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutra family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sutra families living in California. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sutra's in USA. California had the highest population of Sutra families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutra 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 Sutra ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sutra. 100% of Sutra men worked as a Farmer.

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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%

What Sutra family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 91 census records available for the last name Sutra. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutra 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sutra. 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 Sutra. For the veterans among your Sutra ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutra lifespan?

Average Sutra life expectancy in 1993 was 49 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sutra

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutra 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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