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Sue Family History

Sue Surname Meaning

French: derivative of the ancient Germanic personal name Sugo a short form of compound names beginning with Sug-.

German: possibly of French origin (see 1 above). It is found in the central part of northern Germany.

Chinese: variant of Xue.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 蕭 (or 肖) see Xiao.

Chinese: variant Romanization of the surname 蘇 see Su.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Sue family from?

You can see how Sue families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sue family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sue families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 38 Sue families living in British Columbia. This was about 75% of all the recorded Sue's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sue families in 1911.
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What did your Sue ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sue. 39% of Sue men worked as a Labourer.

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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

  • Labourer
    39%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Farmer
    13%
  • Cook
    11%

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Census Records

There are 8,000 census records available for the last name Sue. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sue 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 6,000 immigration records available for the last name Sue. 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 928 military records available for the last name Sue. For the veterans among your Sue ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sue lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2004, in the United States, Sue life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Sue in 1959 was 65, and 87 in 2004.

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