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Ussary Family History

Ussary 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: Essary, Ussery, Bussard, Hussar, Stary, Ursery, Usery, Usry, Say

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Where is the Ussary family from?

You can see how Ussary families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ussary family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Ussary families were found in USA in 1880. In 1840 there were 3 Ussary families living in Tennessee. This was about 43% of all the recorded Ussary's in USA. Tennessee had the highest population of Ussary families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ussary 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 Ussary ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Ussary. 60% of Ussary men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    60%
  • Laborer
    40%

What Ussary family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 338 census records available for the last name Ussary. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ussary 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 immigration records available for the last name Ussary. 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 56 military records available for the last name Ussary. For the veterans among your Ussary ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ussary lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2004, in the United States, Ussary life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2002, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Ussary in 1968 was 80, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Ussary

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ussary 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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