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Sussell Family History

Sussell 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: Russell, Fussell, Mussell, Bussell, Trussell, Bissell, Bursell

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Where is the Sussell family from?

You can see how Sussell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sussell family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Sussell families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Sussell family living in Gloucestershire. This was 100% of all the recorded Sussell's in United Kingdom. Gloucestershire had the highest population of Sussell families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sussell 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 Sussell ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Rebuilder Batteries was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sussell. 67% of Sussell men worked as a Rebuilder Batteries.

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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

  • Rebuilder Batteries
    67%
  • Farmer
    34%

What Sussell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Sussell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sussell 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 41 immigration records available for the last name Sussell. 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 48 military records available for the last name Sussell. For the veterans among your Sussell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sussell lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2004, in the United States, Sussell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1972, and highest in 1992. The average life expectancy for Sussell in 1971 was 63, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sussell

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sussell 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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