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Sustmann Family History

Sustmann 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: Justman, Sussman, Dustman, Susman, Gutmann, Bussmann, Ostmann

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Where is the Sustmann family from?

You can see how Sustmann families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Sustmann family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there was 1 Sustmann family living in New York. This was about 50% of all the recorded Sustmann's in USA. New York and 1 other state had the highest population of Sustmann families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Sustmann surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Sustmann ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Butcher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 119 census records available for the last name Sustmann. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Sustmann 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 29 immigration records available for the last name Sustmann. 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 11 military records available for the last name Sustmann. For the veterans among your Sustmann ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Sustmann lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2000, in the United States, Sustmann life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1973, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Sustmann in 1973 was 74, and 97 in 2000.

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