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Cusen Family History

Cusen 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: Husen, Cushen, Cussen, Cousin, Olsen, Chen, Uren, Fuse, Cullen, Pusey

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Where is the Cusen family from?

You can see how Cusen families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cusen family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Cusen families were found in USA in 1880. In 1841 there was 1 Cusen family living in Lanarkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cusen's in Scotland. Lanarkshire had the highest population of Cusen families in 1841.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cusen surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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  • 1871
  • 1901
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Census Records

There are 170 census records available for the last name Cusen. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cusen 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 62 immigration records available for the last name Cusen. 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 9 military records available for the last name Cusen. For the veterans among your Cusen ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cusen lifespan?

Average Cusen life expectancy in 1966 was 80 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cusen 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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