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Zuss Family History

Zuss 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: Buss, Russ, Huss, Nuss, Kuss, Fuss, Guss, Suss, Tuss, Zoss

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Where is the Zuss family from?

You can see how Zuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zuss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Zuss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 7 Zuss families living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Zuss's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Zuss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Zuss 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 Zuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Boarder was the top reported job for people in the USA named Zuss. 100% of Zuss men worked as a Boarder.

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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

  • Boarder
    100%

What Zuss family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 116 census records available for the last name Zuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zuss 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 51 immigration records available for the last name Zuss. 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 11 military records available for the last name Zuss. For the veterans among your Zuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zuss lifespan?

Between 1999 and 2000, in the United States, Zuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Zuss in 1999 was 82, and 84 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Zuss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zuss 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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