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Lussem Family History

Lussem 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: Hussey, Bussey, Lasser, Lusher, Tussey, Lesser, Busse, Busser

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Where is the Lussem family from?

You can see how Lussem families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Lussem family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Lussem families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Lussem families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Lussem's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Lussem families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Lussem 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 81 census records available for the last name Lussem. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Lussem 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 8 immigration records available for the last name Lussem. 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 72 military records available for the last name Lussem. For the veterans among your Lussem ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Lussem lifespan?

Between 1969 and 1995, in the United States, Lussem life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Lussem in 1969 was 69, and 88 in 1995.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Lussem 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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