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Uss Family History

Uss 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, Oss, Russ, Huss, Nuss, Kuss, Fuss, Ess, Guss, Suss

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Where is the Uss family from?

You can see how Uss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Uss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Uss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Uss families living in Alberta. This was about 50% of all the recorded Uss's in Canada. Alberta and 1 other province had the highest population of Uss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Uss 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 Uss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Uss. 43% of Uss men worked as a Laborer.

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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

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Shipping Clerk
    29%
  • Tailor
    29%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Uss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Uss 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 246 immigration records available for the last name Uss. 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 13,000 military records available for the last name Uss. For the veterans among your Uss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Uss lifespan?

Between 1959 and 2002, in the United States, Uss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Uss in 1959 was 50, and 86 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Uss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Uss 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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