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Tusson Family History

Tusson 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: Musson, Tesson, Husson, Russon, Cusson, Ruston, Tasso, Hasson, Burson

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Where is the Tusson family from?

You can see how Tusson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tusson family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Tusson families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 3 Tusson families living in Sussex. This was about 75% of all the recorded Tusson's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Tusson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tusson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Tusson ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Tusson ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 189 census records available for the last name Tusson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tusson 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 39 immigration records available for the last name Tusson. 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 49 military records available for the last name Tusson. For the veterans among your Tusson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tusson lifespan?

Between 1955 and 1995, in the United States, Tusson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Tusson in 1955 was 62, and 54 in 1995.

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