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Tussa Family History

Tussa 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: Tusa, Bussa, Tuss, Mussa, Tasso, Buss, Russ, Huss, Issa, Musa

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Where is the Tussa family from?

You can see how Tussa families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Tussa family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Tussa families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Tussa families living in Louisiana. This was 100% of all the recorded Tussa's in USA. Louisiana had the highest population of Tussa families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Tussa 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 Tussa ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Tussa. 100% of Tussa 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%

What Tussa family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 95 census records available for the last name Tussa. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Tussa 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Tussa. 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 4 military records available for the last name Tussa. For the veterans among your Tussa ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Tussa lifespan?

Between 1950 and 1999, in the United States, Tussa life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1950, and highest in 1999. The average life expectancy for Tussa in 1950 was 49, and 77 in 1999.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Tussa

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Tussa 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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