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Suskin Family History

Suskin Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Süsskind (see Susskind).

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


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Where is the Suskin family from?

You can see how Suskin families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suskin family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Suskin families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Suskin families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Suskin's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Suskin families in 1911.
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What did your Suskin ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suskin. 40% of Suskin men worked as a Salesman and 30% of Suskin women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Suskin were Operator and Bookeeper.

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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
    40%
  • Proprietor
    10%
  • Owner
    10%
  • Operator
    7%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    30%
  • Bookkeeper
    30%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • Bookeeper
    20%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Suskin. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suskin 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 349 immigration records available for the last name Suskin. 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 137 military records available for the last name Suskin. For the veterans among your Suskin ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suskin lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Suskin life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1971, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Suskin in 1967 was 74, and 87 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Suskin

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Suskin 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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