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Kuusela Family History

Kuusela 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: Kusel, Kunkel, Kessel, Kugel, Kivela, Kukla, Russell, Kiesel, Bursell

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Where is the Kuusela family from?

You can see how Kuusela families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuusela family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 7 Kuusela families living in Minnesota. This was about 47% of all the recorded Kuusela's in USA. Minnesota had the highest population of Kuusela families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuusela 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 Kuusela ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Carpenter was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kuusela. 100% of Kuusela men worked as a Carpenter.

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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

  • Carpenter
    100%

What Kuusela family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 302 census records available for the last name Kuusela. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuusela 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 461 immigration records available for the last name Kuusela. 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 121 military records available for the last name Kuusela. For the veterans among your Kuusela ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuusela lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Kuusela life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Kuusela in 1963 was 80, and 45 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuusela

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuusela 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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