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Susalla Family History

Susalla Surname Meaning

Germanized or Americanized form of Polish Susała: nickname from a derivative of sus ‘leap jump’.

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


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Where is the Susalla family from?

You can see how Susalla families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Susalla family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Susalla families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Susalla families living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Susalla's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Susalla families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Susalla 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 Susalla ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Susalla. 31% of Susalla men worked as a Farmer and 100% of Susalla women worked as a Housekeeper.

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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

  • Farmer
    31%
  • Laborer
    27%
  • New Worker
    18%
  • Farm Laborer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    100%

What Susalla family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 709 census records available for the last name Susalla. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susalla 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 42 immigration records available for the last name Susalla. 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 194 military records available for the last name Susalla. For the veterans among your Susalla ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Susalla lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2003, in the United States, Susalla life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Susalla in 1950 was 46, and 48 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Susalla

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Susalla 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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