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Susong Family History

Susong Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Susang unexplained. The surname Susang was in the 18th century found mainly in Hesse but has since died out in Germany.

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


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Where is the Susong family from?

You can see how Susong families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Susong family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Susong families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 7 Susong families living in Tennessee. This was about 78% of all the recorded Susong's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Susong families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Susong 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 Susong ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Servant were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Susong. 38% of Susong men worked as a Farmer and 15% of Susong women worked as a Servant. Some less common occupations for Americans named Susong were Clerk and Farm Helper.

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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
    38%
  • Farming
    12%
  • Farm Laborer
    8%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Servant
    15%
  • Teacher
    15%
  • Housework
    15%
  • Farm Helper
    15%

What Susong family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Susong. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susong 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 70 immigration records available for the last name Susong. 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 593 military records available for the last name Susong. For the veterans among your Susong ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Susong lifespan?

Between 1961 and 2004, in the United States, Susong life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Susong in 1961 was 57, and 68 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Susong 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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