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Kuz Family History

Kuz 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: Ku, Kuk, Kus, Luz, Kun, Kutz, Kuh, Kluz, Kusz, Kue

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Where is the Kuz family from?

You can see how Kuz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Kuz family name was found in the USA, the UK, and Canada between 1880 and 1920. The most Kuz families were found in Canada in 1911. In 1891 there was 1 Kuz family living in Sussex. This was 100% of all the recorded Kuz's in United Kingdom. Sussex had the highest population of Kuz families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Kuz 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 Kuz ancestors do for a living?

In 1921, Farmer was the top reported job for people in the Canada named Kuz. 55% of Kuz 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
    55%
  • Labourer
    28%
  • Laborer
    19%

What Kuz family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 1,000 census records available for the last name Kuz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Kuz 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 693 immigration records available for the last name Kuz. 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 257 military records available for the last name Kuz. For the veterans among your Kuz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Kuz lifespan?

Between 1967 and 2004, in the United States, Kuz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1996, and highest in 1985. The average life expectancy for Kuz in 1967 was 83, and 62 in 2004.

View Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Kuz

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Kuz 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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