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Susser Family History

Susser Surname Meaning

German (Süsser) and Jewish (Ashkenazic; also Süsser): variant of Süss (see Suess).

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


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Where is the Susser family from?

You can see how Susser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Susser family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Susser families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 3 Susser families living in Quebec. This was about 60% of all the recorded Susser's in Canada. Quebec had the highest population of Susser families in 1911.
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What did your Susser ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Proprietor and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Susser. 17% of Susser men worked as a Proprietor and 50% of Susser women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Susser were Farmer and Clerk.

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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

  • Proprietor
    17%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Salesman
    13%
  • Farmer
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Susser family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Susser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susser 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 855 immigration records available for the last name Susser. 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 502 military records available for the last name Susser. For the veterans among your Susser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Susser lifespan?

Between 1954 and 2004, in the United States, Susser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Susser in 1954 was 60, and 76 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Susser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Susser 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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