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Susnis Family History

Susnis 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: Stanis, Kunis, Susi, Custis, Suss, Suski, Tunis, Suskin, Eustis

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Where is the Susnis family from?

Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Susnis 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 Susnis ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Susnis. 100% of Susnis men worked as a Laborer.

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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
    100%

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Census Records

There are 29 census records available for the last name Susnis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susnis 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 9 immigration records available for the last name Susnis. 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 10 military records available for the last name Susnis. For the veterans among your Susnis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Susnis lifespan?

Between 1968 and 2000, in the United States, Susnis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Susnis in 1968 was 85, and 86 in 2000.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Susnis 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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