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Cus Family History

Cus 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: Kus, Rus, Cui, Cue, Cush, Bus, Cua, Aus, Lu, Yu

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Where is the Cus family from?

You can see how Cus families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cus family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1861 and 1920. The most Cus families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 5 Cus families living in Lancashire. This was about 83% of all the recorded Cus's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cus families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cus 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 Cus ancestors do for a living?

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

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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

  • Laborer
    100%

What Cus family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 601 census records available for the last name Cus. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cus 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 159 immigration records available for the last name Cus. 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 142 military records available for the last name Cus. For the veterans among your Cus ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cus lifespan?

Between 1980 and 2000, in the United States, Cus life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 1994. The average life expectancy for Cus in 1980 was 78, and 74 in 2000.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cus

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cus 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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