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Suisman Family History

Suisman 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: Sussman, Huisman, Susman, Susan, Russman, Lisman, Gusman, Shipman

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Where is the Suisman family from?

You can see how Suisman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suisman family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Suisman families were found in Scotland in 1901. In 1901 there were 6 Suisman families living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Suisman's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Suisman families in 1901.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suisman 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 Suisman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Suisman. 100% of Suisman men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Suisman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 125 census records available for the last name Suisman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suisman 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 186 immigration records available for the last name Suisman. 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 46 military records available for the last name Suisman. For the veterans among your Suisman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suisman lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2004, in the United States, Suisman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1965, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Suisman in 1965 was 58, and 94 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suisman 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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