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Suson Family History

Suson 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: Susan, Sison, Fuson, Huson, Susong, Son, Simon, Sun, Samson, Ruston

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Where is the Suson family from?

You can see how Suson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Suson family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Suson families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1880 there were 8 Suson families living in Virginia. This was about 33% of all the recorded Suson's in USA. Virginia had the highest population of Suson families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Suson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Suson ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Stenographer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Suson. 28% of Suson men worked as a Laborer and 100% of Suson women worked as a Stenographer. .

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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

  • Laborer
    28%
  • Farmer
    20%
  • Salesman
    16%
  • Labor
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Stenographer
    100%
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Census Records

There are 3,000 census records available for the last name Suson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Suson 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 577 immigration records available for the last name Suson. 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 172 military records available for the last name Suson. For the veterans among your Suson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Suson lifespan?

Between 1965 and 2003, in the United States, Suson life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1970, and highest in 1981. The average life expectancy for Suson in 1965 was 72, and 53 in 2003.

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