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Soussa Family History

Soussa 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: Sousa, Moussa, Susa, Sosna, Ossa, Bouska, Suss, Sessa, Sours, Sosa

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Where is the Soussa family from?

You can see how Soussa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Soussa family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Soussa families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Soussa family living in Ohio. This was 100% of all the recorded Soussa's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Soussa families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Soussa 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 115 census records available for the last name Soussa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Soussa 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 53 immigration records available for the last name Soussa. 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 8 military records available for the last name Soussa. For the veterans among your Soussa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Soussa lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2002, in the United States, Soussa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 2002. The average life expectancy for Soussa in 1976 was 51, and 80 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Soussa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Soussa 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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