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Fusselman Family History

Fusselman Surname Meaning

Americanized form of German Fosselmann (see Fosselman).

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fusselman family from?

You can see how Fusselman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fusselman family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Fusselman families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Fusselman families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 50% of all the recorded Fusselman's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Fusselman families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fusselman 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 Fusselman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fusselman. 34% of Fusselman men worked as a Laborer and 23% of Fusselman women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fusselman were Salesman and Housewife.

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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
    34%
  • Farmer
    30%
  • Clerk
    7%
  • Salesman
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    23%
  • No
    14%
  • Trained Nurse
    10%
  • Housewife
    10%

What Fusselman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Fusselman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fusselman 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 87 immigration records available for the last name Fusselman. 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 747 military records available for the last name Fusselman. For the veterans among your Fusselman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fusselman lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2004, in the United States, Fusselman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1959, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Fusselman in 1944 was 43, and 78 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fusselman 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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