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Susten Family History

Susten 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: Rusten, Austen, Justen, Austin, Ruston, Kasten, Dustin, Rutten, Osten

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Where is the Susten family from?

You can see how Susten families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Susten family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Susten families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Susten family living in Kent. This was 100% of all the recorded Susten's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Susten families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Susten 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 99 census records available for the last name Susten. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susten 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Susten. 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 19 military records available for the last name Susten. For the veterans among your Susten ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Susten lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1991, in the United States, Susten life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Susten in 1972 was 86, and 73 in 1991.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Susten 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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