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Sussey Family History

Sussey 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: Hussey, Bussey, Tussey, Sussex, Mussey, Russey, Susser, Pusey, Massey

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Where is the Sussey family from?

You can see how Sussey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sussey family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Sussey families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there was 1 Sussey family living in Texas. This was 100% of all the recorded Sussey's in USA. Texas had the highest population of Sussey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sussey surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sussey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Truck Driver was the top reported job for people in the USA named Sussey. 100% of Sussey men worked as a Truck Driver. .

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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

  • Truck Driver
    100%
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Census Records

There are 275 census records available for the last name Sussey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sussey 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 43 immigration records available for the last name Sussey. 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 30 military records available for the last name Sussey. For the veterans among your Sussey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sussey lifespan?

Between 1971 and 2003, in the United States, Sussey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 2001, and highest in 1986. The average life expectancy for Sussey in 1971 was 87, and 72 in 2003.

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