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Cussens Family History

Cussens Surname Meaning

variant of Cussen with post-medieval excrescent -s.see Cousins.

Source: The Concise Oxford Dictionary of Family Names in Britain, 2021


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Where is the Cussens family from?

You can see how Cussens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cussens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1891 and 1920. The most Cussens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 28 Cussens families living in London. This was about 82% of all the recorded Cussens's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Cussens families in 1891.
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What did your Cussens ancestors do for a living?

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

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Census Records

There are 2,000 census records available for the last name Cussens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cussens 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 149 immigration records available for the last name Cussens. 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 87 military records available for the last name Cussens. For the veterans among your Cussens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cussens lifespan?

Average Cussens life expectancy in 1972 was 50 years. This was lower than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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