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Keuss Family History

Keuss 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: Kuss, Reuss, Heuss, Kess, Ness, Buss, Russ, Huss, Kress, Gruss

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Where is the Keuss family from?

You can see how Keuss families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Keuss family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Keuss families were found in and USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 3 Keuss families living in Missouri. This was 100% of all the recorded Keuss's in USA. Missouri had the highest population of Keuss families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Keuss surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 102 census records available for the last name Keuss. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Keuss 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 47 immigration records available for the last name Keuss. 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 51 military records available for the last name Keuss. For the veterans among your Keuss ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Keuss lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2003, in the United States, Keuss life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1992, and highest in 2001. The average life expectancy for Keuss in 1964 was 86, and 55 in 2003.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Keuss 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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