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Sustin Family History

Sustin 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: Austin, Dustin, Justin, Bustin, Gustin, Mustin, Rustin, Tustin

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Where is the Sustin family from?

You can see how Sustin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sustin family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sustin families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 5 Sustin families living in Kent. This was about 71% of all the recorded Sustin's in United Kingdom. Kent had the highest population of Sustin families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sustin 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 Sustin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, New Worker was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sustin. 34% of Sustin men worked as a New Worker.

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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

  • New Worker
    34%
  • Carpenter
    34%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Sustin family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 452 census records available for the last name Sustin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sustin 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 91 immigration records available for the last name Sustin. 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 85 military records available for the last name Sustin. For the veterans among your Sustin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sustin lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2000, in the United States, Sustin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Sustin in 1978 was 87, and 92 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sustin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sustin 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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