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Sutcliff Family History

Sutcliff Surname Meaning

see Sutcliffe.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Sutcliff family from?

You can see how Sutcliff families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutcliff family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutcliff families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1911 there were 4 Sutcliff families living in Ontario. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sutcliff's in Canada. Ontario and 1 other province had the highest population of Sutcliff families in 1911.
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What did your Sutcliff ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sutcliff. 67% of Sutcliff men worked as a Farmer.

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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

  • Farmer
    67%
  • Laborer
    34%

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Census Records

There are 9,000 census records available for the last name Sutcliff. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutcliff 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 Sutcliff. 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 629 military records available for the last name Sutcliff. For the veterans among your Sutcliff ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutcliff lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2003, in the United States, Sutcliff life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Sutcliff in 1945 was 40, and 66 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutcliff 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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