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Suey Family History

Suey 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: Suen, Suer, Duey, Huey, Shuey, Sumey, Shey, Srey, Suhy, Sue

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Where is the Suey family from?

You can see how Suey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suey family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Suey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Suey families living in Ontario. This was about 39% of all the recorded Suey's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Suey families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suey 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 Suey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Suey. 46% of Suey 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
    46%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Merchant
    19%
  • Waiter
    19%

What Suey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Suey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suey 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Suey. 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 352 military records available for the last name Suey. For the veterans among your Suey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suey lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Suey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Suey in 1962 was 68, and 67 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suey 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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