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Suitt Family History

Suitt Surname Meaning

English: variant of Suit.

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


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Where is the Suitt family from?

You can see how Suitt families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suitt family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Suitt families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Suitt families living in British Columbia. This was about 67% of all the recorded Suitt's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Suitt families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suitt 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 Suitt ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Teacher were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suitt. 28% of Suitt men worked as a Farmer and 20% of Suitt women worked as a Teacher. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suitt were Mechanic and Maid.

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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

  • Farmer
    28%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Carpenter
    10%
  • Mechanic
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    20%
  • Saleslady
    20%
  • Spooler
    20%
  • Maid
    20%

What Suitt family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Suitt. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suitt 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 108 immigration records available for the last name Suitt. 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 806 military records available for the last name Suitt. For the veterans among your Suitt ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suitt lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Suitt life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1956, and highest in 1964. The average life expectancy for Suitt in 1942 was 49, and 80 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suitt

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suitt 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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