Susman Family History

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Susman Name Meaning

Altered spelling of German Süssmann or a variant spelling of Jewish Sussman (see Sussman). This is also found as a Slovenian name.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names ©2013, Oxford University Press


Similar surnames: Gusman, Sussman, Zusman, Furman, Rutman, Seeman, Sturman, Osman

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Susman Family Origin

Where is the Susman family from?

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You can see how Susman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Susman family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Susman families were found in the USA in 1920. In 1911 there were 27 Susman families living in Ontario. This was about 82% of all the recorded Susman's in Canada. Ontario had the highest population of Susman families in 1911.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Susman surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

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Susman Family Occupations

What did your Susman ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Student and Bookkeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the CA named Susman. 38% of Susman men worked as a Student and 50% of Susman women worked as a Bookkeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Susman were Decorator and Student

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Top Male Occupations in 1921

  • Student
    38%
  • Butcher
    13%
  • Dealer
    13%
  • Decorator
    13%

Top Female Occupations in 1921

  • Bookkeeper
    50%
  • Student
    50%

*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

Susman Historical Records

What Susman family records will you find?

Census Record

There are 6,000 census records available for the last name Susman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Susman census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger List

There are 2,000 immigration records available for the last name Susman. 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 Card

There are 766 military records available for the last name Susman. For the veterans among your Susman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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Susman Life Expectancy

What is the average Susman lifespan?

Between 1953 and 2004, in the United States, Susman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1953, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Susman in 1953 was 46, and 65 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Susman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Susman 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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