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Feuss Family History

Feuss Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Fuss, Reuss, Fauss, Heuss, Fess, Ness, Buss, Fuse, Russ, Huss

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Where is the Feuss family from?

You can see how Feuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Feuss family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Feuss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 6 Feuss families living in Lancashire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Feuss's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Feuss families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Feuss 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 Feuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farm Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Feuss. 24% of Feuss men worked as a Farm Labor.

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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

  • Farm Labor
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    16%

What Feuss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 581 census records available for the last name Feuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Feuss 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 277 immigration records available for the last name Feuss. 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 105 military records available for the last name Feuss. For the veterans among your Feuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Feuss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Feuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Feuss in 1964 was 81, and 63 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Feuss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Feuss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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