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Sussland Family History

Sussland 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: Sussman, Susskind, Ashland, Susan, Roseland, Osland, Husband, Ulland

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Where is the Sussland family from?

You can see how Sussland families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sussland family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 2 Sussland families living in Illinois. This was 100% of all the recorded Sussland's in USA. Illinois had the highest population of Sussland families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sussland surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sussland ancestors do for a living?

Census records can tell you a lot of little known facts about your Sussland ancestors, such as occupation. Occupation can tell you about your ancestor's social and economic status.

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Census Records

There are 98 census records available for the last name Sussland. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sussland 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 30 immigration records available for the last name Sussland. 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 20 military records available for the last name Sussland. For the veterans among your Sussland ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sussland lifespan?

Between 1972 and 1998, in the United States, Sussland life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1975, and highest in 1998. The average life expectancy for Sussland in 1972 was 81, and 101 in 1998.

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