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Suisse Family History

Suisse 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: Sasse, Quispe, Busse, Guise, Suits, Caisse, Risse, Suess, Sussex

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Where is the Suisse family from?

You can see how Suisse families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suisse family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Suisse families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 5 Suisse families living in Michigan. This was about 71% of all the recorded Suisse's in USA. Michigan had the highest population of Suisse families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suisse surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 159 census records available for the last name Suisse. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suisse 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 161 immigration records available for the last name Suisse. 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 24 military records available for the last name Suisse. For the veterans among your Suisse ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suisse lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Suisse life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Suisse in 1962 was 75, and 79 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suisse 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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