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Wusson Family History

Wusson 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: Musson, Wasson, Wussow, Husson, Russon, Wesson, Cusson, Ruston

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Where is the Wusson family from?

You can see how Wusson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wusson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Wusson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Wusson family living in Cumberland. This was 100% of all the recorded Wusson's in United Kingdom. Cumberland had the highest population of Wusson families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 103 census records available for the last name Wusson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wusson 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 32 immigration records available for the last name Wusson. 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 Wusson. For the veterans among your Wusson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wusson lifespan?

Between 1982 and 1994, in the United States, Wusson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1982. The average life expectancy for Wusson in 1982 was 83, and 77 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wusson 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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