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Sussum Family History

Sussum 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: Russum, Sessum, Fossum, Wassum, Sussex, Suss, Rossum, Russom, Susser

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Where is the Sussum family from?

You can see how Sussum families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sussum family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1891. The most Sussum families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 9 Sussum families living in Cambridgeshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sussum's in United Kingdom. Cambridgeshire had the highest population of Sussum families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sussum 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 Sussum ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Sussum. 67% of Sussum 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
    67%
  • Domestic Caretaker
    34%

What Sussum family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 175 census records available for the last name Sussum. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sussum 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 immigration records available for the last name Sussum. 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 12 military records available for the last name Sussum. For the veterans among your Sussum ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sussum lifespan?

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Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sussum

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