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Sukeforth Family History

Sukeforth 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: Rushforth, Cutsforth, Stanforth, Cudworth, Burnworth, Dunworth

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Where is the Sukeforth family from?

You can see how Sukeforth families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sukeforth family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sukeforth families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 40 Sukeforth families living in Maine. This was about 87% of all the recorded Sukeforth's in USA. Maine had the highest population of Sukeforth families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sukeforth 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 Sukeforth ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sukeforth. 29% of Sukeforth men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Sukeforth women worked as a Housewife.

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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
    29%
  • Farmer Amp Laborer
    15%
  • Truck Driver
    15%
  • Owner
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    100%

What Sukeforth family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 737 census records available for the last name Sukeforth. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sukeforth 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 26 immigration records available for the last name Sukeforth. 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 122 military records available for the last name Sukeforth. For the veterans among your Sukeforth ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sukeforth lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Sukeforth life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sukeforth in 1964 was 74, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sukeforth 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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