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Kusman Family History

Kusman 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: Kosman, Kurman, Gusman, Klusman, Ausman, Susman, Usman, Kulman

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Where is the Kusman family from?

You can see how Kusman families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kusman family name was found in the USA, Canada, and Scotland between 1851 and 1920. The most Kusman families were found in USA in 1920. In 1851 there were 3 Kusman families living in Stirlingshire. This was 100% of all the recorded Kusman's in Scotland. Stirlingshire had the highest population of Kusman families in 1851.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kusman 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 Kusman ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Laborer was the top reported job for people in the USA named Kusman. 43% of Kusman men worked as a Laborer.

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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 1940

  • Laborer
    43%
  • Machinist
    15%
  • Farmer
    15%
  • Salesman
    15%

What Kusman family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 808 census records available for the last name Kusman. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kusman 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 262 immigration records available for the last name Kusman. 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 101 military records available for the last name Kusman. For the veterans among your Kusman ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kusman lifespan?

Between 1964 and 2004, in the United States, Kusman life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1988, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Kusman in 1964 was 57, and 82 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kusman

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kusman 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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