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Cusley Family History

Cusley 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: Curley, Ousley, Causley, Ausley, Culley, Cowley, Gulley, Hussey

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Where is the Cusley family from?

You can see how Cusley families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cusley family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1920. The most Cusley families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there were 2 Cusley families living in Northamptonshire. This was about 50% of all the recorded Cusley's in United Kingdom. Northamptonshire and 1 other county had the highest population of Cusley families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cusley 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 Cusley ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Cusley. 100% of Cusley 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 Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    100%

What Cusley family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 613 census records available for the last name Cusley. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cusley 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 129 immigration records available for the last name Cusley. 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 70 military records available for the last name Cusley. For the veterans among your Cusley ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cusley lifespan?

Between 1986 and 1991, in the United States, Cusley life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1991, and highest in 1989. The average life expectancy for Cusley in 1986 was 75, and 69 in 1991.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cusley

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cusley 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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