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Suhy Family History

Suhy Surname Meaning

Americanized form of Czech and Slovak Suchý and Polish Suchy.

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


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Where is the Suhy family from?

You can see how Suhy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suhy family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Suhy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 3 Suhy families living in Wisconsin. This was about 60% of all the recorded Suhy's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Suhy families in 1880.
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What did your Suhy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suhy. 54% of Suhy men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    54%
  • Press Operator
    16%
  • Miner
    16%
  • Inspector
    16%

What Suhy family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 523 census records available for the last name Suhy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suhy 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 107 immigration records available for the last name Suhy. 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 193 military records available for the last name Suhy. For the veterans among your Suhy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suhy lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Suhy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1996. The average life expectancy for Suhy in 1950 was 43, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suhy 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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