Origins of the Sutherland surname
About the Sutherlands
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Interesting facts about Sutherland
How common is your surname?
476th most common surname in the UK
We have for the Sutherland surname. The oldest one dates back to 1564.
Who were Sutherlands most likely to marry?
Our tell us which families married Sutherlands.
What are the most common Sutherland first names?
John
William
Margaret
Mary
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Common jobs for Sutherlands
Men and women often performed different types of jobs, so these are displayed by gender to maintain their historical accuracy.
Common female occupations for Sutherlands in 1921
Domestic Servant
781
Dressmaker
612
F S
472
Pauper
412
General Servant
390
Common male occupations for Sutherlands in 1921
Fisherman
1,807
Crofter
704
Farmer
697
Farm Servant
633
Cooper
630
