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Ussen Family History

Ussen 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: Mussen, Essen, Bussen, Cussen, Usher, Olsen, Shen, Hussey, Uren

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Where is the Ussen family from?

You can see how Ussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ussen family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Ussen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Ussen family living in Illinois. This was about 25% of all the recorded Ussen's in USA. Illinois and 3 other states had the highest population of Ussen families in 1920.
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Census Records

There are 53 census records available for the last name Ussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ussen 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 46 immigration records available for the last name Ussen. 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 7 military records available for the last name Ussen. For the veterans among your Ussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ussen lifespan?

Average Ussen life expectancy in 1987 was 63 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ussen 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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