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Sussen Family History

Sussen 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: Mussen, Sussex, Bussen, Susser, Cussen, Hussey, Musson, Susan, Bussey

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Where is the Sussen family from?

You can see how Sussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sussen family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sussen families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 6 Sussen families living in Ontario. This was about 86% of all the recorded Sussen's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Sussen families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sussen 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 Sussen ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%

What Sussen family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 245 census records available for the last name Sussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sussen 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 94 immigration records available for the last name Sussen. 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 56 military records available for the last name Sussen. For the veterans among your Sussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sussen lifespan?

Between 1955 and 2004, in the United States, Sussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1977, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Sussen in 1955 was 62, and 63 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Sussen

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sussen 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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