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Sutker Family History

Sutker 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: Sutter, Suter, Suther, Tucker, Summer, Hutter, Butler, Ducker, Setter

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Where is the Sutker family from?

You can see how Sutker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Sutker families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Sutker families living in Illinois. This was about 18% of all the recorded Sutker's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sutker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutker 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 Sutker ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sutker. 43% of Sutker men worked as a Proprietor.

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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

  • Proprietor
    43%
  • Merchant
    29%
  • Clerk
    29%

What Sutker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 573 census records available for the last name Sutker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutker 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 211 immigration records available for the last name Sutker. 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 184 military records available for the last name Sutker. For the veterans among your Sutker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutker lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sutker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sutker in 1965 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sutker

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sutker 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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