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Susen Family History

Susen 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: Susan, Suen, Husen, Sun, Olsen, Shen, Uren, Fuse, Pusey, Kusel

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Where is the Susen family from?

You can see how Susen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Susen family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Susen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 10 Susen families living in Leicestershire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Susen's in United Kingdom. Leicestershire had the highest population of Susen families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Susen 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 Susen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman was the top reported job for people in the USA named Susen. 28% of Susen men worked as a Salesman.

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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

  • Salesman
    28%
  • Farming
    23%
  • Laborer
    23%
  • Farmer
    17%

What Susen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Susen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susen 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 267 immigration records available for the last name Susen. 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 137 military records available for the last name Susen. For the veterans among your Susen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Susen lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2003, in the United States, Susen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1976, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Susen in 1962 was 71, and 70 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Susen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Susen 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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