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Sussmann Family History

Sussmann 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: Sussman, Bussmann, Russman, Rossmann, Wissmann, Gussman, Mussman

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Where is the Sussmann family from?

You can see how Sussmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sussmann family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sussmann families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Sussmann family living in Hertfordshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sussmann's in United Kingdom. Hertfordshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Sussmann families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sussmann 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 Sussmann ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sussmann. 75% of Sussmann women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    75%
  • Cook General
    25%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Sussmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sussmann 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Sussmann. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Sussmann. For the veterans among your Sussmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sussmann lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Sussmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Sussmann in 1965 was 74, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sussmann

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sussmann 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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