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Shuss Family History

Shuss Surname Meaning

Americanized form of South German and Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic) Schuss.

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


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Where is the Shuss family from?

You can see how Shuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Shuss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Shuss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 4 Shuss families living in London. This was about 67% of all the recorded Shuss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Shuss families in 1891.
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What did your Shuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Weaver were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Shuss. 53% of Shuss men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Shuss women worked as a Weaver. Some less common occupations for Americans named Shuss were Carpenter and Seamstress.

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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

  • Farmer
    53%
  • Laborer
    16%
  • Electrician
    11%
  • Carpenter
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Weaver
    50%
  • Seamstress
    50%

What Shuss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Shuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Shuss 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 82 immigration records available for the last name Shuss. 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 213 military records available for the last name Shuss. For the veterans among your Shuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Shuss lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Shuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1997, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Shuss in 1965 was 81, and 100 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Shuss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Shuss 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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