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Cusker Family History

Cusker Surname Meaning

from Mac Oscair see McCusker.

Source: The Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain and Ireland, 2016


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Where is the Cusker family from?

You can see how Cusker families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cusker family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cusker families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 7 Cusker families living in Lancashire. This was about 64% of all the recorded Cusker's in United Kingdom. Lancashire had the highest population of Cusker families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cusker surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.

What did your Cusker ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, General Labourer and Unpaid Domestic Duties were the top reported jobs for men and women in the United Kingdom named Cusker. 100% of Cusker men worked as a General Labourer and 100% of Cusker women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties.

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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.

Top Male Occupations In 1939

  • General Labourer
    100%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cusker family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 4,000 census records available for the last name Cusker. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cusker 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 740 immigration records available for the last name Cusker. 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 596 military records available for the last name Cusker. For the veterans among your Cusker ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cusker lifespan?

Between 1963 and 2004, in the United States, Cusker life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1963, and highest in 1972. The average life expectancy for Cusker in 1963 was 55, and 90 in 2004.

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