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Fus Family History

Fus Name 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: Fu, Fuse, Kus, Rus, Fuss, Faus, Fuhs, Fuls, Bus, Fuks

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Where is the Fus family from?

You can see how Fus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fus family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fus families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Fus family living in Channel Islands. This was about 25% of all the recorded Fus's in United Kingdom. Channel Islands and 3 other counties had the highest population of Fus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Fus surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Fus ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Clerk and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fus. 34% of Fus men worked as a Clerk and 100% of Fus women worked as a Secretary. .

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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

  • Clerk
    34%
  • Laborer
    34%
  • Arrish Press Opeartor
    34%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    100%
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fus 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 472 immigration records available for the last name Fus. 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 27,000 military records available for the last name Fus. For the veterans among your Fus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fus lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Fus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Fus in 1963 was 62, and 91 in 2003.

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