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Susman Family History

Susman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German Süssmann or a variant of Jewish Sussman (see Sussman ). This form of the surname of German origin is also found in Slovenia.

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


Similar surnames: Gusman, Sussman, Zusman, Furman, Rutman, Seeman, Sturman, Osman

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Where is the Susman family from?

You can see how Susman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Susman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Susman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 23 Susman families living in London. This was about 30% of all the recorded Susman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Susman families in 1891.
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What did your Susman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Sewing Machinist Clothing and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Susman. 60% of Susman men worked as a Sewing Machinist Clothing and 55% of Susman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Susman were Auctioneer furniture D and Housewife. .

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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 1939

  • Sewing Machinist Clothing
    60%
  • Auctioneer furniture D
    40%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    55%
  • Shorthand Typist
    10%
  • Unpaid Domestic
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%
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Census Records

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Susman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susman 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Susman. 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 766 military records available for the last name Susman. For the veterans among your Susman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Susman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Susman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Susman in 1953 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

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