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Susskind Family History

Susskind Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic; Süsskind): from the Yiddish personal name Ziskind.

German Süsskind literally means ‘sweet child’.

Compare Siskin, Siskind, Suskin, Suskind, and Ziskind.

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


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Where is the Susskind family from?

You can see how Susskind families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Susskind family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Susskind families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 7 Susskind families living in California. This was about 64% of all the recorded Susskind's in USA. California had the highest population of Susskind families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Susskind 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 Susskind ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Susskind. 25% of Susskind men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Susskind women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Susskind were Teacher 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

  • Salesman
    25%
  • Clerk
    21%
  • Lawyer
    13%
  • Teacher
    9%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    34%
  • Teacher
    34%
  • Housewife
    34%

What Susskind family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Susskind. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susskind 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 Susskind. 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 388 military records available for the last name Susskind. For the veterans among your Susskind ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Susskind lifespan?

Between 1962 and 2004, in the United States, Susskind life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1993. The average life expectancy for Susskind in 1962 was 74, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Susskind 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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