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Wussow Family History

Wussow Surname Meaning

German: habitational name from any of several places so named notably in Pomerania.

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


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Where is the Wussow family from?

You can see how Wussow families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wussow family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wussow families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 2 Wussow families living in Lincolnshire. This was about 67% of all the recorded Wussow's in United Kingdom. Lincolnshire had the highest population of Wussow families in 1891.
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What did your Wussow ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Inspector were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wussow. 43% of Wussow men worked as a Farmer and 22% of Wussow women worked as an Inspector. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wussow were Salesman and Housework.

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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
    43%
  • Laborer
    19%
  • Farm Laborer
    17%
  • Salesman
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Inspector
    22%
  • Stenographer
    22%
  • Clerk
    15%
  • Housework
    15%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Wussow. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wussow 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 282 immigration records available for the last name Wussow. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Wussow. For the veterans among your Wussow ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wussow lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Wussow life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1967. The average life expectancy for Wussow in 1952 was 39, and 79 in 2004.

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