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Usu Family History

Usu 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: Su, Tsu, Usui, Hsu, Lu, Qiu, Yu, Ku, Wu, Chu

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Where is the Usu family from?

You can see how Usu families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Usu family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Usu family living in Pennsylvania. This was 100% of all the recorded Usu's in USA. Pennsylvania had the highest population of Usu families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Usu surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Census Records

There are 24 census records available for the last name Usu. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Usu 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 6 immigration records available for the last name Usu. 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 2 military records available for the last name Usu. For the veterans among your Usu ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Usu lifespan?

Average Usu life expectancy in 1994 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 73.

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Usu 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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