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Sausser Family History

Sausser Surname Meaning

Altered form of German Sauser.

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


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Where is the Sausser family from?

You can see how Sausser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sausser family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Sausser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 9 Sausser families living in Alberta. This was about 53% of all the recorded Sausser's in Canada. Alberta had the highest population of Sausser families in 1911.
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What did your Sausser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Seamstress were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Sausser. 16% of Sausser men worked as a Salesman and 43% of Sausser women worked as a Seamstress. Some less common occupations for Americans named Sausser were Clerk and Nurse.

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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

  • Salesman
    16%
  • Laborer
    12%
  • Truck Driver
    12%
  • Clerk
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Seamstress
    43%
  • Housewife
    29%
  • Nurse
    29%

What Sausser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Sausser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sausser 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 141 immigration records available for the last name Sausser. 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 688 military records available for the last name Sausser. For the veterans among your Sausser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sausser lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2003, in the United States, Sausser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1985, and highest in 1969. The average life expectancy for Sausser in 1963 was 70, and 79 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Sausser 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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