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Susko Family History

Susko Name Meaning

Rusyn (from Slovakia; Suško): hypocoristic derivative of an adjective (see Suchy ) meaning ‘dry’ (as a topographic name) or when applied to people ‘thin lean meager’. Slovak (Šuško): hypocoristic derivative of šuch ‘rustle (of leaves or silk)’ or šuškať ‘to whisper’. Compare Such

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


Similar surnames: Misko, Kuske, Nosko, Busko, Suski, Yusko, Supko, Sisko, Yuska, Yurko

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Where is the Susko family from?

You can see how Susko families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Susko family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Susko families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 21 Susko families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Susko's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Susko families in 1920.
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What did your Susko ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Operator were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Susko. 35% of Susko men worked as a Laborer and 14% of Susko women worked as an Operator. Some less common occupations for Americans named Susko were Digger and Cashier. .

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    35%
  • Coal Loader
    9%
  • Labor
    7%
  • Digger
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Operator
    14%
  • Housework
    14%
  • New Worker
    14%
  • Cashier
    10%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Susko. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susko 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 361 immigration records available for the last name Susko. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 594 military records available for the last name Susko. For the veterans among your Susko ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Susko lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Susko life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1944, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Susko in 1944 was 33, and 82 in 2004.

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