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Kusy Surname Meaning

Polish and Jewish (from Poland); Czech and Slovak (Kusý): nickname for a man of short stature or someone with a physical defect. This term originates from the Polish kusy, meaning ‘(too) short, truncated, having a bob-tail’.

The Czech and Slovak word kusý similarly translates to ‘incomplete, unfinished, truncated’. This shows the linguistic connections and shared meanings within these languages.

Both terms highlight the idea of being short or lacking in some capacity, which may have given rise to its use as a nickname.

Furthermore, the comparison to the Polish Kus emphasizes the cultural and linguistic relationships among these Slavic languages.

Overall, the origins and meanings of the word reflect a common understanding of physical stature and imperfection within the cultural contexts of Poland and the surrounding regions.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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You can see how Kusy families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusy family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Kusy families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Kusy family living in Breconshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Kusy's in United Kingdom. Breconshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Kusy families in 1891.
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What did your Kusy ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Farmer and Laborer were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Kusy. 30% of Kusy men worked as a Farmer and 50% of Kusy women worked as a Laborer. Some less common occupations for Americans named Kusy were Operator and Office Clerk.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Farmer
    30%
  • Laborer
    25%
  • Proprietor
    15%
  • Operator
    10%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Laborer
    50%
  • Office Clerk
    50%

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Census Records

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Passenger Lists

There are 480 immigration records available for the last name Kusy. 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 404 military records available for the last name Kusy. For the veterans among your Kusy ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusy lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Kusy life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1969, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Kusy in 1958 was 65, and 81 in 2004.

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