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Suther Name Meaning

German: variant of Suter .

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


Similar surnames: Suter, Suthers, Souther, Huther, Sutter, Ruther, Sauter, Ryther

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Where is the Suther family from?

You can see how Suther families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suther family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Suther families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 17 Suther families living in Ontario. This was about 61% of all the recorded Suther's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Suther families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suther surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Suther ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Suther. 100% of Suther 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
    100%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Suther. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suther 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Suther. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Suther. For the veterans among your Suther ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suther lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Suther life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Suther in 1947 was 32, and 76 in 2004.

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