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Cuzens Family History

Cuzens 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: Couzens, Cozens, Ludens, Rubens, Lukens, Cullens, Cowens, Cazes

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Where is the Cuzens family from?

You can see how Cuzens families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuzens family name was found in the USA, and the UK between 1840 and 1891. The most Cuzens families were found in United Kingdom in 1891. In 1891 there were 7 Cuzens families living in Pembrokeshire. This was about 58% of all the recorded Cuzens's in United Kingdom. Pembrokeshire had the highest population of Cuzens families in 1891.
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Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Cuzens. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuzens 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 167 immigration records available for the last name Cuzens. 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 28 military records available for the last name Cuzens. For the veterans among your Cuzens ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuzens lifespan?

Average Cuzens life expectancy in 1973 was 79 years. This was higher than the general public life expectancy which was 70.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Cuzens 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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