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Cussell Family History

Cussell Surname Meaning

from Courcelles in Aisne Picardy. See also Corsellis.

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


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Where is the Cussell family from?

You can see how Cussell families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cussell family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1840 and 1920. The most Cussell families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 11 Cussell families living in London. This was about 21% of all the recorded Cussell's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cussell families in 1891.
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What did your Cussell 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 Cussell. 50% of Cussell men worked as a General Labourer and 91% of Cussell women worked as an Unpaid Domestic Duties. Some less common occupations for Americans named Cussell were Road Sweeper and Dressmaker.

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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
    50%
  • Road Sweeper
    50%

Top Female Occupations In 1939

  • Unpaid Domestic Duties
    91%
  • Dressmaker
    10%

What Cussell family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cussell. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cussell 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 192 immigration records available for the last name Cussell. 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 110 military records available for the last name Cussell. For the veterans among your Cussell ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cussell lifespan?

Between 1976 and 2000, in the United States, Cussell life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1986, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Cussell in 1976 was 82, and 88 in 2000.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cussell 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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