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Ussett Family History

Ussett 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: Russett, Mussett, Hassett, Swett, Ussery, Gassett, Bassett, Massett

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Where is the Ussett family from?

You can see how Ussett families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Ussett family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Ussett families living in Illinois. This was about 67% of all the recorded Ussett's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Ussett families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Ussett surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 40 census records available for the last name Ussett. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Ussett 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 5 immigration records available for the last name Ussett. 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 10 military records available for the last name Ussett. For the veterans among your Ussett ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Ussett lifespan?

Between 1975 and 2001, in the United States, Ussett life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Ussett in 1975 was 55, and 90 in 2001.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Ussett 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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