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Suss Family History

Suss Surname Meaning

German and Jewish (Ashkenazic) (Süss): see Suess. The surname Suss is also found in France (Alsace and Lorraine).

Jewish (Ashkenazic): from the Yiddish personal name Zus, a pet form of Sussman.

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


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Where is the Suss family from?

You can see how Suss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Suss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 11 Suss families living in London. This was about 35% of all the recorded Suss's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Suss families in 1891.
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What did your Suss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Suss. 50% of Suss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    50%
  • Nursery Governess
    25%
  • Housewife
    25%

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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Suss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suss 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 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Suss. 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 5,000 military records available for the last name Suss. For the veterans among your Suss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suss lifespan?

Between 1947 and 2004, in the United States, Suss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1947, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Suss in 1947 was 27, and 77 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suss 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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