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Cusper Family History

Cusper 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: Casper, Custer, Cosper, Cooper, Usher, Culver, Coster, Kuper, Kuster

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Where is the Cusper family from?

You can see how Cusper families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cusper family name was found in the USA, and Scotland between 1871 and 1920. The most Cusper families were found in USA in 1920. In 1871 there were 3 Cusper families living in Clackmannanshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cusper's in Scotland. Clackmannanshire had the highest population of Cusper families in 1871.
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Census Records

There are 138 census records available for the last name Cusper. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cusper 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 25 immigration records available for the last name Cusper. 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 4 military records available for the last name Cusper. For the veterans among your Cusper ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cusper lifespan?

Average Cusper life expectancy in 1965 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cusper 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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