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Fussner Family History

Fussner Surname Meaning

German: from a pet form of a personal name or nickname based on Old High German funs ‘quick active’.

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


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Where is the Fussner family from?

You can see how Fussner families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Fussner family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Fussner families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Fussner families living in Quebec. This was 100% of all the recorded Fussner's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Fussner families in 1911.
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What did your Fussner ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Fussner. 45% of Fussner men worked as a Farmer and 42% of Fussner women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Fussner were Machinist and Retired.

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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

  • Farmer
    45%
  • Laborer
    14%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Machinist
    11%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    42%
  • Waitress
    25%
  • Teacher
    17%
  • Retired
    17%

What Fussner family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Fussner. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Fussner 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 168 immigration records available for the last name Fussner. 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 380 military records available for the last name Fussner. For the veterans among your Fussner ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Fussner lifespan?

Between 1943 and 2004, in the United States, Fussner life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1943, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Fussner in 1943 was 31, and 66 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Fussner 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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