This page needs Javascript enabled in order to work properly. Click here for instructions on how to enable it in your browser.
Surname Header Image
Get access to Tussing family records.Start a 14-Day Free Trial

Tussing Family History

Tussing Surname Meaning

German adaptation of French Toussaint. Perhaps an altered form of North German Düsing (see Duesing Dusing).

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


Similar surnames: 

Search for a relative to learn more about your family history.

Hint: Try searching for a relative alive in 1940.

Where is the Tussing family from?

You can see how Tussing families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tussing family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Tussing families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tussing families living in Yorkshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Tussing's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Tussing families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tussing surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
Mapbox
© Mapbox © OpenStreetMap Improve this map

What did your Tussing ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Waitress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Tussing. 30% of Tussing men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Tussing women worked as a Waitress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Tussing were Mechanic and Saleslady.

View Census Data for Tussing | Data not to scale

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

United States shown, England data unavailable

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    30%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Farming
    9%
  • Mechanic
    5%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Waitress
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Housekeeper
    25%
  • Saleslady
    25%

What Tussing family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Tussing. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tussing census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

Search UK census records for Tussing

Passenger Lists

There are 243 immigration records available for the last name Tussing. 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.

View all Tussing immigration records

Draft Cards

There are 695 military records available for the last name Tussing. For the veterans among your Tussing ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

View all Tussing military records

You've only scratched the surface of Tussing family history

Discover More

What is the average Tussing lifespan?

Between 1950 and 2004, in the United States, Tussing life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Tussing in 1950 was 45, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tussing

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tussing 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.

Discover the unique achievements of ancestors in the Tussing family tree

Explore Your Tree
Search for another surname
Enter last name/surname
Start a 14-Day Free Trial