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Cussey Family History

Cussey 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: Hussey, Bussey, Tussey, Cossey, Mussey, Russey, Cussen, Cosse, Pusey

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Where is the Cussey family from?

You can see how Cussey families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cussey family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1880 and 1920. The most Cussey families were found in USA in 1880. In 1891 there was 1 Cussey family living in Yorkshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Cussey's in United Kingdom. Yorkshire had the highest population of Cussey families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cussey 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 Cussey ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Cussey. 100% of Cussey men worked as a Farmer.

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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 1921

  • Farmer
    100%

What Cussey family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 278 census records available for the last name Cussey. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cussey 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 45 immigration records available for the last name Cussey. 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 35 military records available for the last name Cussey. For the veterans among your Cussey ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cussey lifespan?

Between 1977 and 1993, in the United States, Cussey life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1993, and highest in 1977. The average life expectancy for Cussey in 1977 was 91, and 81 in 1993.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Cussey

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cussey 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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