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Usinger Family History

Usinger 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: Singer, Slinger, Ringer, Finger, Sanger, Singler, Basinger, Fringer

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Where is the Usinger family from?

You can see how Usinger families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Usinger family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Usinger families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 17 Usinger families living in New York. This was about 23% of all the recorded Usinger's in USA. New York had the highest population of Usinger families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Usinger 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 Usinger ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Secretary were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Usinger. 32% of Usinger men worked as a Laborer and 58% of Usinger women worked as a Secretary. Some less common occupations for Americans named Usinger were Salesman and Teacher.

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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
    32%
  • Farmer
    19%
  • Proprietor
    19%
  • Salesman
    19%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Secretary
    58%
  • Teacher
    43%

What Usinger family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Usinger. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usinger 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 699 immigration records available for the last name Usinger. 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 754 military records available for the last name Usinger. For the veterans among your Usinger ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usinger lifespan?

Between 1944 and 2003, in the United States, Usinger life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1973. The average life expectancy for Usinger in 1944 was 36, and 82 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Usinger

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Usinger 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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