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Pusso Family History

Pusso 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: Musso, Russo, Tasso, Puls, Buss, Russ, Pusey, Musto, Huss, Musson

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Where is the Pusso family from?

You can see how Pusso families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Pusso family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Pusso families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 5 Pusso families living in New York. This was about 33% of all the recorded Pusso's in USA. New York had the highest population of Pusso families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Pusso 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 Pusso ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and New Worker were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Pusso. 59% of Pusso men worked as a Laborer and 28% of Pusso women worked as a New Worker. Some less common occupations for Americans named Pusso were Painter and Housework.

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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
    59%
  • Clerk
    18%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Painter
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • New Worker
    28%
  • Grocery Clerk
    19%
  • Packer
    19%
  • Housework
    19%

What Pusso family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 409 census records available for the last name Pusso. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Pusso 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 97 immigration records available for the last name Pusso. 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 36 military records available for the last name Pusso. For the veterans among your Pusso ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Pusso lifespan?

Between 1970 and 1997, in the United States, Pusso life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1983. The average life expectancy for Pusso in 1970 was 82, and 77 in 1997.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Pusso 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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