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Suesay Family History

Suesay 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: Sesay, Susan, Susa, Suess, Stuessy, Senay, Sunday, Seay, Say, Rusak

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Where is the Suesay family from?

You can see how Suesay families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suesay family name was found in Scotland in 1871. In 1871 there were 2 Suesay families living in Dumbartonshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Suesay's in Scotland. Dumbartonshire had the highest population of Suesay families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 15 census records available for the last name Suesay. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suesay 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 3 immigration records available for the last name Suesay. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Suesay. For the veterans among your Suesay ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suesay lifespan?

Average Suesay life expectancy in 1984 was 69 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suesay 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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