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Suhn Family History

Suhn 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: Sun, Kuhn, Huhn, Suhr, Sohn, Suen, Suh, Luhn, Suhl, Nuhn

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Where is the Suhn family from?

You can see how Suhn families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suhn family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Suhn families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 2 Suhn families living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Suhn's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Suhn families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suhn 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 Suhn ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Suhn family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 315 census records available for the last name Suhn. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suhn 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 71 immigration records available for the last name Suhn. 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 36 military records available for the last name Suhn. For the veterans among your Suhn ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suhn lifespan?

Between 1966 and 1999, in the United States, Suhn life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Suhn in 1966 was 75, and 73 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suhn

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suhn 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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