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Sussman Name Meaning

Americanized form of German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) Süssmann: elaborated form of Süss (see Suess ) literally ‘sweet man’. Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Zusman literally ‘sweet man’ (compare 1 above).

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


Similar surnames: Russman, Justman, Susman, Mussman, Bassman, Mossman, Gussman, Hassman

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Where is the Sussman family from?

You can see how Sussman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sussman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1880 and 1920. The most Sussman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Sussman families living in London. This was about 33% of all the recorded Sussman's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Sussman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sussman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sussman ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Shirt Manufacturer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Sussman. 34% of Sussman men worked as a Shirt Manufacturer and 72% of Sussman women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sussman were Gents Hairdresser and Technical Draughtsman. .

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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

  • Shirt Manufacturer
    34%
  • Ladies Tailors Presser
    34%
  • Gents Hairdresser
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    72%
  • Raincoat Finisher
    10%
  • Private Means
    7%
  • Technical Draughtsman
    7%
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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 7,000 immigration records available for the last name Sussman. 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 3,000 military records available for the last name Sussman. For the veterans among your Sussman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sussman lifespan?

Between 1948 and 2004, in the United States, Sussman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Sussman in 1948 was 43, and 83 in 2004.

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