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Stuessy Family History

Stuessy Name Meaning

Altered form of Swiss German Stüssi: nickname for a grumpy person agent derivative of Alemannic dialect stüssen ‘to be angry’. Compare Stussy .

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


Similar surnames: Stoesz, Stoss, Suess, Steeley, Stueve, Steely, Steeby, Tussey, Stuebs

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Where is the Stuessy family from?

You can see how Stuessy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Stuessy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Stuessy families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 52 Stuessy families living in Wisconsin. This was 100% of all the recorded Stuessy's in USA. Wisconsin had the highest population of Stuessy families in 1880.
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What did your Stuessy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Clerk were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Stuessy. 24% of Stuessy men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Stuessy women worked as a Clerk. Some less common occupations for Americans named Stuessy were Laborer and Clerical. .

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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

  • Farmer
    24%
  • Manager
    16%
  • Mechanic
    12%
  • Laborer
    12%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Clerk
    50%
  • Clerical
    50%
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Census Records

There are 848 census records available for the last name Stuessy. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Stuessy 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 38 immigration records available for the last name Stuessy. 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 142 military records available for the last name Stuessy. For the veterans among your Stuessy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Stuessy lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Stuessy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1987. The average life expectancy for Stuessy in 1963 was 85, and 94 in 2004.

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