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Cuz Family History

Cuz Name 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: Cui, Luz, Cruz, Cue, Cua, Lu, Yu, Ku, Wu, Chu

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Where is the Cuz family from?

You can see how Cuz families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Cuz family name was found in the USA between 1880 and 1920. The most Cuz families were found in USA in 1880. In 1880 there were 4 Cuz families living in California. This was about 67% of all the recorded Cuz's in USA. California had the highest population of Cuz families in 1880.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Cuz 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 Cuz ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Labor was the top reported job for people in the USA named Cuz. 50% of Cuz men worked as a Labor. .

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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

  • Labor
    50%
  • Laborer
    50%
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Census Records

There are 884 census records available for the last name Cuz. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Cuz 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 99 immigration records available for the last name Cuz. 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 122 military records available for the last name Cuz. For the veterans among your Cuz ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Cuz lifespan?

Between 1979 and 2000, in the United States, Cuz life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1981, and highest in 2000. The average life expectancy for Cuz in 1979 was 63, and 78 in 2000.

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