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Fuss Family History

Fuss Surname Meaning

German: from Middle High German fuoz ‘foot’ hence most probably a nickname for someone with some peculiarity or deformity of the foot.

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


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You can see how Fuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fuss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Fuss families were found in USA in 1880. In 1911 there were 9 Fuss families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Fuss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Fuss families in 1911.
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What did your Fuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Labourer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Fuss. 50% of Fuss men worked as a Labourer.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1921

  • Labourer
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 3,000 immigration records available for the last name Fuss. 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 27,000 military records available for the last name Fuss. For the veterans among your Fuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fuss lifespan?

Between 1942 and 2004, in the United States, Fuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1942, and highest in 1991. The average life expectancy for Fuss in 1942 was 36, and 72 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fuss 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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