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Suy Family History

Suy Surname Meaning

Cambodian: written ស៊ុយ of Chinese origin from 隋 (see Sui).

Catalan: unexplained.

Flemish: cognate of French and Walloon Soyer.

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


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Where is the Suy family from?

You can see how Suy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Suy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 11 Suy families living in New York. This was about 55% of all the recorded Suy's in USA. New York had the highest population of Suy families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suy surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Suy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suy. 50% of Suy men worked as a Laborer.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

There are 537 census records available for the last name Suy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suy 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 440 immigration records available for the last name Suy. 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 35 military records available for the last name Suy. For the veterans among your Suy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suy lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2004, in the United States, Suy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1998, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Suy in 1966 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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