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Kusey Family History

Kusey 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: Pusey, Kusel, Kuse, Kuser, Kusy, Busey, Kusek, Kuney, Kasey, Hussey

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Where is the Kusey family from?

You can see how Kusey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusey family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Kusey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 25 Kusey families living in Ohio. This was about 78% of all the recorded Kusey's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kusey families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusey 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 Kusey ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kusey. 50% of Kusey men worked as a Farmer.

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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
    50%
  • Carpenter
    50%

What Kusey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 470 census records available for the last name Kusey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusey 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 54 immigration records available for the last name Kusey. 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 47 military records available for the last name Kusey. For the veterans among your Kusey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusey lifespan?

Between 1972 and 2004, in the United States, Kusey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1995, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kusey in 1972 was 57, and 79 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kusey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kusey 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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