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Custis Family History

Custis Surname Meaning

English: possibly from a much altered form of the personal name Augustus. This is an old VA surname dating from the 17th century.

Source: Dictionary of American Family Names 2nd edition, 2022


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Where is the Custis family from?

You can see how Custis families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Custis family name was found in the USA, the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1840 and 1920. The most Custis families were found in USA in 1920. In 1891 there were 66 Custis families living in London. This was about 23% of all the recorded Custis's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Custis families in 1891.
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What did your Custis ancestors do for a living?

In 1939, Unpaid Domestic Duties was the top reported job for people in the United Kingdom named Custis. 95% of Custis 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
    95%
  • Unpaid Domestic Dutie
    6%

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Census Records

There are 17,000 census records available for the last name Custis. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Custis 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 672 immigration records available for the last name Custis. 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 1,000 military records available for the last name Custis. For the veterans among your Custis ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Custis lifespan?

Between 1958 and 2004, in the United States, Custis life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1962, and highest in 1997. The average life expectancy for Custis in 1958 was 62, and 72 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Custis

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Custis 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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