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Stussy Family History

Stussy Surname Meaning

Altered form (and a very rare Swiss variant; Stüssy) of Swiss German Stüssi (see Stuessy).

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


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Where is the Stussy family from?

You can see how Stussy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stussy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stussy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Stussy families living in Lancashire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Stussy's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Stussy families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Stussy 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 Stussy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stussy. 36% of Stussy men worked as a Farmer and 25% of Stussy women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stussy were Retired and Housewife.

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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
    36%
  • New Worker
    22%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Retired
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    25%
  • Housework
    25%
  • Teacher
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Stussy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stussy 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 111 immigration records available for the last name Stussy. 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 149 military records available for the last name Stussy. For the veterans among your Stussy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stussy lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Stussy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Stussy in 1962 was 76, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Stussy 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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