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Kusta Family History

Kusta 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: Kurta, Kuta, Kust, Kustra, Kosta, Kuska, Busta, Kunst, Gupta, Kusel

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Where is the Kusta family from?

You can see how Kusta families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusta family name was found in the USA, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kusta families were found in USA in 1920. In 1880 there were 22 Kusta families living in Ohio. This was about 65% of all the recorded Kusta's in USA. Ohio had the highest population of Kusta families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusta 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 Kusta ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Housework were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kusta. 27% of Kusta men worked as a Farmer and 37% of Kusta women worked as a Housework. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kusta were Accountant and Folder.

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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
    27%
  • Foreman
    20%
  • Railway Clerk
    14%
  • Accountant
    14%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housework
    37%
  • Teacher
    28%
  • Secretary
    19%
  • Folder
    19%

What Kusta family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 893 census records available for the last name Kusta. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusta 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Kusta. 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 103 military records available for the last name Kusta. For the veterans among your Kusta ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusta lifespan?

Between 1957 and 2004, in the United States, Kusta life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1999, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Kusta in 1957 was 60, and 75 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kusta

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kusta 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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