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Jussen Family History

Jussen Name 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: Jessen, Mussen, Bussen, Justen, Cussen, Hussey, Musson, Jesse, Bussey

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Where is the Jussen family from?

You can see how Jussen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Jussen family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Jussen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 8 Jussen families living in Tennessee. This was about 26% of all the recorded Jussen's in USA. Tennessee and 1 other state had the highest population of Jussen families in 1880.
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What did your Jussen ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Salesman and Housekeeper were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Jussen. 50% of Jussen men worked as a Salesman and 50% of Jussen women worked as a Housekeeper. Some less common occupations for Americans named Jussen were Farmer and Retail On This Monay. .

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Salesman
    50%
  • Farmer
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housekeeper
    50%
  • Retail On This Monay
    50%
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Census Records

There are 425 census records available for the last name Jussen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Jussen 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 162 immigration records available for the last name Jussen. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the USA, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 90 military records available for the last name Jussen. For the veterans among your Jussen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Jussen lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Jussen life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2004, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Jussen in 1964 was 75, and 49 in 2004.

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