| ![Show Contents]() Sussmann Surname History
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Etymology of SussmannWhat does the name Sussmann mean? The surname Sussmann is a Bavarian nickname surname. German nicknames came from eke-names, or added names, and tended to describe a physical characteristic or other attribute of their initial bearer. Sussmann is a name for a man who was both charming and lovable, having been derived from the German expression Suozi-man. Early Origins of the Sussmann familyThe surname Sussmann was first found in Bavaria, where the name emerged in mediaeval times as one of the notable families of the region. From the 13th century the surname was identified with the great social and economic evolution which made this territory a landmark contributor to the development of the nation. Early History of the Sussmann familyThis web page shows only a small excerpt of our Sussmann research. Another 109 words (8 lines of text) covering the years 1218, 1328 and 1821 are included under the topic Early Sussmann History in all our PDF Extended History products and printed products wherever possible. Sussmann Spelling VariationsIn the medieval era, many different cultural groups lived in the German states. There are thus many regional variations of German surnames from that era. Westphalians spoke Low German, which is similar to modern Dutch. Many German names carry suffixes that identify where they came from. Others have phrases attached that identify something about the original bearer. Other variations in German names resulted from the fact that medieval scribes worked without the aid of any spelling rules. The spelling variations of the name Sussmann include Susskind, Suskind, Sueskind, Suessmann, Suessman, Sussmann, Sussman, Susmann and many more. Early Notables of the Sussmann familySuesskind von Trimberg, who was a Middle High German poet of the 13th century, becoming renowned as a strolling singer from the district of Bamberg. Johann...
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| Sussmann migration to the United States | + |
European migration to North America began in the mid-17th century and continued unabated until the mid-20th. Many Bavarians made the long trip to escape poverty or persecution based on their religious beliefs. The chance for tenant farmers to own their own land was also a major drawing card. They settled all across the United States in Pennsylvania, Texas, New York, Illinois, and California. Many came to Canada also, settling in Ontario and the prairie provinces. Analysis of immigration records has shown some of the first Sussmanns to arrive in North America, and among them were:
Sussmann Settlers in United States in the 19th Century- Abraham Sussmann, who settled in Philadelphia in 1840
- Julius Sussmann, who landed in New York, NY in 1850 1
- Filby, P. William, Meyer, Mary K., Passenger and immigration lists index : a guide to published arrival records of about 500,000 passengers who came to the United States and Canada in the seventeenth, eighteenth, and nineteenth centuries. 1982-1985 Cumulated Supplements in Four Volumes Detroit, Mich. : Gale Research Co., 1985, Print (ISBN 0-8103-1795-8)
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