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Suskey Family History

Suskey 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: Duskey, Huskey, Buskey, Luskey, Hussey, Pusey, Sankey, Bussey, Hiskey

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Where is the Suskey family from?

You can see how Suskey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suskey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Suskey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 3 Suskey families living in Worcestershire. This was about 43% of all the recorded Suskey's in United Kingdom. Worcestershire had the highest population of Suskey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suskey 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 Suskey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suskey. 43% of Suskey men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    43%
  • Farmer
    29%
  • Private
    29%

What Suskey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 599 census records available for the last name Suskey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suskey 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 52 immigration records available for the last name Suskey. 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 203 military records available for the last name Suskey. For the veterans among your Suskey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suskey lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Suskey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Suskey in 1963 was 67, and 51 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suskey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suskey 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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