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Susnik Family History

Susnik 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: Lesnik, Kuznik, Kurnik, Resnik, Susi, Rudnik, Hutnik, Budnik, Sukenik

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Where is the Susnik family from?

You can see how Susnik families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Susnik family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 6 Susnik families living in Pennsylvania. This was about 43% of all the recorded Susnik's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Susnik families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Susnik 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 Susnik ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Miner was the top reported job for people in the USA named Susnik. 36% of Susnik men worked as a Miner.

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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

  • Miner
    36%
  • Laborer
    29%
  • Farmer
    22%
  • Truck Driver
    15%

What Susnik family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 321 census records available for the last name Susnik. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susnik 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 215 immigration records available for the last name Susnik. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in Canada, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 173 military records available for the last name Susnik. For the veterans among your Susnik ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Susnik lifespan?

Between 1952 and 2004, in the United States, Susnik life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1952, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Susnik in 1952 was 40, and 89 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Susnik

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Susnik 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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