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Fuess Family History

Fuess Surname Meaning

German: Alemannic variant of Fuss.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Fuess family from?

You can see how Fuess families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuess family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Fuess families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 39 Fuess families living in Illinois. This was about 57% of all the recorded Fuess's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Fuess families in 1880.
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What did your Fuess ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Machinist and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fuess. 29% of Fuess men worked as a Machinist and 50% of Fuess women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fuess were Carpenter and Stenographer.

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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

  • Machinist
    29%
  • Manager
    15%
  • Laborer
    15%
  • Carpenter
    15%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • New Worker
    25%
  • Stenographer
    25%

What Fuess family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fuess. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fuess 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 268 immigration records available for the last name Fuess. 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 395 military records available for the last name Fuess. For the veterans among your Fuess ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuess lifespan?

Between 1945 and 2004, in the United States, Fuess life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1945, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Fuess in 1945 was 43, and 81 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Fuess

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuess 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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