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The name of that particular native tribe was recorded in many different ways by early English explorers: Susquehanna, Susquehannock, Sasquesahannough and many more versions. The name appears to be from one of the Virginia Algonquian languages, but the tribe itself was not Algonquian but Iroquoian.
It is clear from this that Susquehannock was not the real name of the tribe, but a name for them used by their Algonquian neighbours. In the Powhatan word lists recorded by John Smith and others, suckquohana means simply water; the version susquesahannough may mean people of the waterfall, or muddy water people.
Our modern knowledge of the Powhatan language is insufficient to confirm or deny these translations.
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Susque means long reach, and hanna means river.
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The Sasquehanna or Susquehannock tribe lived in fortified villages of longhouses, each around 80 feet long and covered with sheets of bark.
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What did the Susquehannock Indians eat?
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What native American tribe lived in lancaster?
You don't specify which Lancaster, so:Before Lancaster, California, was built the area was home to The Gabrieleno, Juaneno and Luiseno tribes.Before Lancaster, Pennsylvania was built the area was home to the Susquehanna (or Susquehannock, or Carantuan, or "Black Minquas"). This tribe fought fiercely against the Delawares and their sworn enemies the Iroquois League before fading away from history. Very little is known about them.
What types of homes did the Susquehannock tribe live in?
The Achomawi tribes built homes that they occupied in the winter months. They were basically made of poles covered with brush and earth. In the summer months, they lived outside without shelter or made a simple windbreak or roof of brush that was open on all sides. To keep wind out, mats were hung. For more information, visit the Related Link.
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the susquehannock indians were farmers and hunters
When was Susquehannock State Park created?
Susquehannock State Park was created in 1965.
How does the susquehannock tribe get there food?
The Susquehannock tribe gets there food by fishing, hunting, and farming.
What were the names of the susquehannock houses?
longhouse
What did the susquehannock indians live in?
The Sasquehanna or Susquehannock tribe lived in fortified villages of longhouses, each around 80 feet long and covered with sheets of bark.
What did the susquehannock Indian tribe eat?
Buffalo and elk
What tribe of Indians lived in towanda Pennsylvania?
Susquehannock.
Does the Susquehannock tribe still exist today?
The last remaining 14 Susquehannock people were slaughtered by white settlers in 1763. The Tribe doesn't exist. But there are many people that have bloodlines. That go back to the Susquehannock heritage. They mingled in very well with White's and their women and men married White's.
What did the Susquehannock's eat?
i anint sure but they ate fish and other things
What are some Pennsylvanias tribes?
The Delaware, Seneca, Susquehannock, Iriquois and Shawnee.
What was the name of the first Native American that the Pilgrams met in America?
it is susquehannock
What Indian group occupied Maryland before the settlers came?
the Susquehannock tribe.
