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Cusman Family History

Cusman 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: Gusman, Ausman, Susman, Usman, Cosman, Zusman, Cushman, Husman

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Where is the Cusman family from?

You can see how Cusman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cusman family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cusman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there was 1 Cusman family living in Staffordshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cusman's in United Kingdom. Staffordshire had the highest population of Cusman families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cusman 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 Cusman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer and Housewife were the top reported jobs for men and women in the USA named Cusman. 38% of Cusman men worked as a Laborer and 50% of Cusman women worked as a Housewife. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cusman were Carpenter and Clerk.

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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
    38%
  • Manager
    13%
  • Janitor
    13%
  • Carpenter
    13%

Top Female Occupations In 1940

  • Housewife
    50%
  • Clerk
    50%

What Cusman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 669 census records available for the last name Cusman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cusman 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 121 immigration records available for the last name Cusman. 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 92 military records available for the last name Cusman. For the veterans among your Cusman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cusman lifespan?

Between 1949 and 2002, in the United States, Cusman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1983, and highest in 1980. The average life expectancy for Cusman in 1949 was 54, and 84 in 2002.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cusman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cusman 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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