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Cussel Family History

Cussel 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: Cassel, Russel, Cussen, Cissel, Hussey, Cosse, Hassel, Kusel, Kessel

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Where is the Cussel family from?

You can see how Cussel families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cussel family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cussel families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Cussel families living in Illinois. This was about 38% of all the recorded Cussel's in USA. Illinois and 1 other state had the highest population of Cussel families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cussel surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 139 census records available for the last name Cussel. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cussel 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 44 immigration records available for the last name Cussel. 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 15 military records available for the last name Cussel. For the veterans among your Cussel ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cussel lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cussel 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.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cussel

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