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Jussila Family History

Jussila 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: Jutila, Lassila, Jurica, Russell, Russi, Justice, Fussell, Messina

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Where is the Jussila family from?

You can see how Jussila families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jussila family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1911 and 1920. The most Jussila families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Jussila families living in Alberta. This was 100% of all the recorded Jussila's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Jussila families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Jussila 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 Jussila ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jussila. 37% of Jussila men worked as a Laborer and 60% of Jussila women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jussila were Machinist and Housewife.

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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
    37%
  • Farmer
    23%
  • Mechanic
    9%
  • Machinist
    6%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    60%
  • Housewife
    40%

What Jussila family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Jussila. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jussila 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 1,000 immigration records available for the last name Jussila. 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 218 military records available for the last name Jussila. For the veterans among your Jussila ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jussila lifespan?

Between 1951 and 2004, in the United States, Jussila life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1967, and highest in 1975. The average life expectancy for Jussila in 1951 was 70, and 82 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Jussila 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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