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Cussack Family History

Cussack Surname 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: Cusack, Kossack, Cusick, Russak, Hossack, Busack, Kissack, Rusak

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Where is the Cussack family from?

You can see how Cussack families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cussack family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cussack families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 13 Cussack families living in Lancashire. This was about 62% of all the recorded Cussack's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cussack families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cussack surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Cussack ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cussack. 38% of Cussack men worked as a Farmer and 70% of Cussack women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cussack were Clerical and Stenographer.

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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.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    38%
  • Laborer
    38%
  • Clerical
    25%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    70%
  • Stenographer
    30%

What Cussack family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cussack. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cussack 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 616 immigration records available for the last name Cussack. 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 178 military records available for the last name Cussack. For the veterans among your Cussack ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cussack lifespan?

Average Cussack life expectancy in 1969 was 52 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cussack 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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