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Zussman Family History

Zussman Surname Meaning

Jewish (Ashkenazic): variant of Sussman.

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


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Where is the Zussman family from?

You can see how Zussman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Zussman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1891 and 1920. The most Zussman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 2 Zussman families living in Ontario. This was 100% of all the recorded Zussman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Zussman families in 1911.
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What did your Zussman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Saleslady were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Zussman. 42% of Zussman men worked as a Salesman and 34% of Zussman women worked as a Saleslady. Some less common occupations for Americans named Zussman were Operator 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

  • Salesman
    42%
  • Manager
    11%
  • Proprietor
    11%
  • Operator
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Saleslady
    34%
  • Clerk
    20%
  • New Worker
    20%
  • Teacher
    14%

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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Zussman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Zussman 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 509 immigration records available for the last name Zussman. 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 287 military records available for the last name Zussman. For the veterans among your Zussman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Zussman lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Zussman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1990, and highest in 2004. The average life expectancy for Zussman in 1957 was 68, and 92 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Zussman 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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