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Suyker Family History

Suyker 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: Spyker, Sayer, Tucker, Summer, Ducker, Zucker, Stoker, Cuyler, Luker

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Where is the Suyker family from?

You can see how Suyker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suyker family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Suyker family living in New Jersey. This was about 50% of all the recorded Suyker's in USA. New Jersey and 1 other state had the highest population of Suyker families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suyker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 60 census records available for the last name Suyker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suyker 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 75 immigration records available for the last name Suyker. 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 6 military records available for the last name Suyker. For the veterans among your Suyker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suyker lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Suyker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Suyker in 1973 was 84, and 87 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suyker 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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