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Thuss Family History

Thuss 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: Huss, Truss, Tuss, Thums, Buss, Russ, Thum, Gruss, Hass, Thun

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Where is the Thuss family from?

You can see how Thuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Thuss family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Thuss families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 4 Thuss families living in New York. This was about 44% of all the recorded Thuss's in USA. New York had the highest population of Thuss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Thuss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Thuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Teacher was the top reported job for people in the USA named Thuss. 100% of Thuss women worked as a Teacher. .

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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 Female Occupations In 1940

  • Teacher
    100%
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Census Records

There are 814 census records available for the last name Thuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Thuss 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 194 immigration records available for the last name Thuss. 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 160 military records available for the last name Thuss. For the veterans among your Thuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Thuss lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2002, in the United States, Thuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Thuss in 1963 was 72, and 78 in 2002.

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