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Cusser Family History

Cusser 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: Busser, Nusser, Custer, Husser, Susser, Musser, Cussen, Usher, Messer

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Where is the Cusser family from?

You can see how Cusser families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cusser family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cusser families were found in USA in 1880. In 1851 there was 1 Cusser family living in Berwickshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cusser's in Scotland. Berwickshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cusser families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cusser surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 237 census records available for the last name Cusser. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cusser 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 22 immigration records available for the last name Cusser. 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 21 military records available for the last name Cusser. For the veterans among your Cusser ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cusser lifespan?

Between 1970 and 2003, in the United States, Cusser life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1987, and highest in 2003. The average life expectancy for Cusser in 1970 was 87, and 91 in 2003.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cusser

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cusser 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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