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Schuss Family History

Schuss Surname Meaning

South German (also Austria): nickname for an archer from Middle High German schuz ‘shot throw of a lance stab’. Compare Shuss.

Jewish (eastern Ashkenazic): from German Schuß ‘shot’ one of surnames distributed to Jews at random by Austrian clerks.

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


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Where is the Schuss family from?

You can see how Schuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Schuss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Schuss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Schuss family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Schuss's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Schuss families in 1891.
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What did your Schuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Schuss. 50% of Schuss men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Schuss women worked as a Stenographer.

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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
    34%
  • Salesman
    17%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Schuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Schuss 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 511 immigration records available for the last name Schuss. 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 12,000 military records available for the last name Schuss. For the veterans among your Schuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Schuss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Schuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1995. The average life expectancy for Schuss in 1964 was 72, and 77 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Schuss 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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