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Wuss Family History

Wuss 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: Wass, Buss, Russ, Huss, Nuss, Kuss, Fuss, Guss, Suss, Wiss

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Where is the Wuss family from?

You can see how Wuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Wuss family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Wuss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 4 Wuss families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Wuss's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Wuss families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Wuss 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 Wuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Wuss. 32% of Wuss men worked as a Laborer and 25% of Wuss women worked as a Stenographer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Wuss were Grocery (retail) 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

  • Laborer
    32%
  • Salesman
    28%
  • Store Clerk
    8%
  • Grocery (retail)
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    25%
  • Maid
    25%
  • Packer
    25%
  • Clerk
    25%

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Census Records

There are 700 census records available for the last name Wuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Wuss 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 115 immigration records available for the last name Wuss. 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 81 military records available for the last name Wuss. For the veterans among your Wuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Wuss lifespan?

Between 1967 and 1994, in the United States, Wuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1994, and highest in 1988. The average life expectancy for Wuss in 1967 was 72, and 34 in 1994.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Wuss 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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