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Cuss Family History

Cuss Surname Meaning

see Cust. see Kiss.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cuss family from?

You can see how Cuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuss family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1920. The most Cuss families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 78 Cuss families living in Wiltshire. This was about 27% of all the recorded Cuss's in United Kingdom. Wiltshire had the highest population of Cuss families in 1891.
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What did your Cuss ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Bricklayer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cuss. 15% of Cuss men worked as a Bricklayer and 80% of Cuss women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cuss were Mason and Unpaid Domestic Dutie.

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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 1939

  • Bricklayer
    15%
  • General Labourer
    11%
  • Dairy Farmer
    11%
  • Mason
    8%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    80%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dut
    3%
  • Housekeeper
    3%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    3%

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Census Records

There are 7,000 census records available for the last name Cuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuss 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 468 immigration records available for the last name Cuss. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 746 military records available for the last name Cuss. For the veterans among your Cuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuss lifespan?

Between 1978 and 2003, in the United States, Cuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1978, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cuss in 1978 was 19, and 96 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cuss

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuss ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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