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Sutley Family History

Sutley Name Meaning

English: possibly a habitational name from a lost or unidentified place.

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


Similar surnames: Utley, Rutley, Nutley, Ousley, Buley, Sully, Hulley, Huxley, Curley

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Where is the Sutley family from?

You can see how Sutley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sutley family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Sutley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 7 Sutley families living in British Columbia. This was about 30% of all the recorded Sutley's in Canada. British Columbia had the highest population of Sutley families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sutley surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sutley ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Sutley. 100% of Sutley 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 3,000 census records available for the last name Sutley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sutley 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 224 immigration records available for the last name Sutley. 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 650 military records available for the last name Sutley. For the veterans among your Sutley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sutley lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sutley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1955, and highest in 1966. The average life expectancy for Sutley in 1955 was 43, and 74 in 2004.

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