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Cusha Family History

Cusha 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: Cunha, Cush, Busha, Rush, Cosma, Cuda, Casa, Cha, Cuesta, Musa

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Where is the Cusha family from?

You can see how Cusha families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cusha family name was found in the USA between 1840 and 1920. The most Cusha families were found in USA in 1920. In 1840 there was 1 Cusha family living in Illinois. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cusha's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cusha families in 1840.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cusha 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 Cusha family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 180 census records available for the last name Cusha. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cusha 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 23 immigration records available for the last name Cusha. 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 6 military records available for the last name Cusha. For the veterans among your Cusha ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cusha lifespan?

Average Cusha life expectancy in 1980 was 84 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 71.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cusha

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cusha 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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