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Usselton Family History

Usselton 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: Uselton, Skelton, Shelton, Usselman, Hoselton, Heselton, Haselton

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Where is the Usselton family from?

You can see how Usselton families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Usselton family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Usselton families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 5 Usselton families living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Usselton's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Usselton families in 1880.
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What did your Usselton ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Usselton. 50% of Usselton 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
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

What Usselton family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 438 census records available for the last name Usselton. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usselton 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 Usselton. 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 78 military records available for the last name Usselton. For the veterans among your Usselton ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usselton lifespan?

Between 1966 and 2002, in the United States, Usselton life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1968, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Usselton in 1966 was 86, and 88 in 2002.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Usselton 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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