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Zusman Family History

Zusman Name Meaning

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): variant of Sussman .

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


Similar surnames: Zisman, Gusman, Zussman, Susman, Rudman, Rutman, Furman, Osman

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Where is the Zusman family from?

You can see how Zusman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zusman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Zusman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Zusman families living in Staffordshire. This was about 75% of all the recorded Zusman's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Zusman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zusman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Zusman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zusman. 47% of Zusman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Zusman women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zusman were Clerk and Saleslady. .

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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

  • Salesman
    47%
  • Presser
    14%
  • Scrap Iron
    14%
  • Clerk
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Typist
    23%
  • Bookkeeper
    23%
  • Saleslady
    23%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zusman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zusman 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 532 immigration records available for the last name Zusman. 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 189 military records available for the last name Zusman. For the veterans among your Zusman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zusman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Zusman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Zusman in 1964 was 77, and 73 in 2004.

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